Verizon Foundation Pays for Project Connect Training

http://foundation.verizon.com/etraining

The Verizon Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications—is helping northeast Ohio nonprofits improve their use of computer technology by providing computer and Internet training free-of-charge. Your organization may be eligible and is encouraged to apply for eTraining dollars. 

• Verizon requires that the courses selected be based on the staff’s specific responsibilities and the importance to the organization.
• Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets less than $500,000.
• Each eligible organization can apply for training for 3 staff members per organization; 3 classes per application; 3 applications per year. 

Applying is easy! Just complete an online application by going to Verizon Foundation’s website: http://foundation.verizon.com/etraining. 

Changes for 2004:  When asked for a Project Title, enter "eTraining Payment', then list each course name and student for which you are applying in the Course Information box.  

Do keep in mind that each application is reviewed like any other grant and does need to be approved by the local manager or director. Your request is not considered approved until you receive a voucher from Verizon Foundation, so please apply at least three weeks in advance of the class.  You are responsible for payment of fees for any training session fees, regardless of the status of your award from Verizon.

Project Connect will hold free sessions for those of you who would like assistance completing the application. These are scheduled for the third Monday of every month from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Info Line (474 Grant St, Akron).

Verizon Foundation Pays for Project Connect Training

http://foundation.verizon.com/etraining

The Verizon Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications—is helping northeast Ohio nonprofits improve their use of computer technology by providing computer and Internet training free-of-charge. Your organization may be eligible and is encouraged to apply for eTraining dollars. 

• Verizon requires that the courses selected be based on the staff’s specific responsibilities and the importance to the organization.
• Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets less than $500,000.
• Each eligible organization can apply for training for 3 staff members per organization; 3 classes per application; 3 applications per year. 

Applying is easy! Just complete an online application by going to Verizon Foundation’s website: http://foundation.verizon.com/etraining. 

Changes for 2004:  When asked for a Project Title, enter "eTraining Payment', then list each course name and student for which you are applying in the Course Information box.  

Do keep in mind that each application is reviewed like any other grant and does need to be approved by the local manager or director. Your request is not considered approved until you receive a voucher from Verizon Foundation, so please apply at least three weeks in advance of the class.  You are responsible for payment of fees for any training session fees, regardless of the status of your award from Verizon.

Project Connect will hold free sessions for those of you who would like assistance completing the application. These are scheduled for the third Monday of every month from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Info Line (474 Grant St, Akron).