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Discounted Broadband and Training for Rural West Virginia

Posted on Tue, 2013 – 05 – 28 15:29

Frontier Offers Discounted Broadband Service to Lifeline-Eligible Customers

FCC Pilot Project Gives Households Access to Internet, Training

PARKERSBURG, W.Va., May 1, 2013 – Lifeline-eligible customers in eight West Virginia counties served by Frontier Communications can subscribe to broadband service for discounted rates through a limited-time Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pilot program. 

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WV Broadband: Stories of Impact - How Broadband Changed My Life

Authors: 
Future Generations Rural America
Publisher: 
Future Genrations
Date: 
January, 2013

From 2010-2013, Future Generations Rural America trained over 170 local computer mentors to offer broadband and computer training, as well as a range of customized and tailored classes, to the residents of 37 counties across West Virginia.

This eight-page booklet features the stories of computer mentors. These passionate voices tell true stories of how Broadband access has made a difference in the lives of the mentors that manage the centers, as well as the patrons that they help educate to use computers and high-speed Internet.

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Jacob Burns Film Center Hosts Media Training for WV Computer Mentors

Posted on Wed, 2012 – 10 – 24 17:26

During a two-day training workshop hosted by the New-York based Jacob Burns Film Center, 26 computer mentors from 21 fire and rescue stations across West Virginia learned how to create captivating videos to tell the stories of their communities. Held in Charleston, the media empowerment training focused on digital storytelling, video creation, and photography lessons.

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Two Decades of Global Impact Report

Authors: 
Future Generations
Authors: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Publisher: 
Future Generations
Date: 
September, 2012

The Two Decades of Global Impact report highlights the role and achievements of Future Generations since its founding in November 1992. The report highlights key achievements in community-based learning, health, conservation, peacebuilding, and higher education for development practitioners. A summary of key achievements include:  

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Forbes.com features Future Generations Graduate School

Posted on Thu, 2011 – 07 – 21 13:28

On July 20, 2011, a press conference on Capitol Hill announced a Microsoft donation of $2 million in software for non-profit organizations in Appalachia. The Future Generations Graduate School received approximately $70,000 in software donations to be used in public computer centers based in volunteer fire departments across West Virginia.

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PC World Blog highlights the innovation of the WV Broadband Program

Posted on Mon, 2011 – 05 – 16 11:05

PCWorld.com features a blog article about Future Generations work in the West Virginia Broadband Program. 

Read the article below, or click to read the article on their website.

"Computer Centers in West Virginia's Volunteer Fire Stations"

By: Phil Shapiro

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West Virginia Fact Sheet

Authors: 
Future Generations
Date: 
January, 2012

For updates on activities in West Virginia, download this two-page fact sheet.

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Small Business Survey Report of Computer and Broadband Use in West Virginia

Authors: 
Emily Carlson
Publisher: 
Future Generations Graduate School
Date: 
January, 2011

From October-December 2010, the Future Generations Graduate School conducted a baseline Small Business Survey of broadband and computer usage in 30 communities across West Virginia. This survey of 248 businesses serves three functions:

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Computer Mentors Gain Skills to Spread the Benefits of Broadband in West Virginia

Posted on Thu, 2011 – 03 – 03 13:19

Future Generations recently led a series of three weekend training sessions for 40 computer mentors across West Virginia. Training, held regionally in Beckley, Moorefield and Flatwoods, focused on technical skills and community outreach.

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West Virginia: A National Role Model for Broadband Adoption Strategies

Posted on Thu, 2013 – 02 – 21 12:14

 Circleville, WV- On Thursday, February 7, 2013, a Broadband Adoption Summit hosted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) discussed best practices learned from broadband adoption programs across the country. Among the best practices featured was the community-led approach of Future Generations Rural America, which equipped 60 of West Virginia’s volunteer fire departments in 37 counties with public computer centers.

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