Wireless Research Center in Wake Forest receives $20,000 grant for digital workforce development
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WAKE FOREST WRCs [Wireless Research Center] DigitalBridge, a digital workforce development initiative launched in Wake Forest, was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Coastal Credit Union Foundation.DigitalBridges virtual and in-person digital workforce training is provided at no cost to residents. We look forward to helping launch the monthly Community Block Party series in Wake Forest to provide access to broadband resources, training, and digital careers.DigitalBridge participants receive digital training, coaching, and job pairing matched to individual goals; in-person or remote learning at their own pace; assistance from a career coach to guide their efforts; and affordable devices in partnership with Microsoft. The grant from Coastal Credit Union Foundation also supports a new, monthly Community Block Party in Wake Forest that launches April 15 from 1 p.m.. to 7 p.m. at the WRC DigitalBridge HUB at the Dubois Campus, 536 N. Franklin Street. Admission is free to enjoy games, music, visit food trucks and booths for vendors including artwork, paintings, and activities for children.The block party is presented by the WRCs DigitalBridge, Town of Wake Forest, National DuBois Alumni Association, and The Black Dollar Corp. Block party partners are building connections in the community as a catalyst for digital talent and new economic opportunities. Each of our block parties will feature on-site digital career training, a real-time jobs board, food trucks, live music, and kids activities along with numerous small business vendors from The Black Dollar Corp. network.