Elev8's Computer Course: Bridging the Digital Divide in Our Community

Since it began at Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy last summer, The Resurrection Project’s Elev8 program has proved that school can be the perfect place for families to learn new skills, improve their self-esteem, network with other families and improve communication with their children and teachers.

Carlos and his wife Lucila getting ready for the next session

Alex Morales

Meet Carlos Perez and his wife Lucila, grandparents of 2 Orozco’s students, Pilsen residents and, now, savvy computers users. Their daughter’s involvement at the school led them to the educational opportunities available through Elev8. “We had computers at home for the last 15 years. Our children, now adults, saw the need as they were pursuing higher education. Now, our grandchildren use them, it feels like it is second nature to them so we felt that it is never too late to learn how to use them” shared Carlos.  “Now, 3 weeks into our classes, we know the basics and most important do not feel intimidated by computers anymore. Mrs. Martinez is an excellent professor, making learning a fun interactive process. ”

Originally from Mexican State of Puebla, and with family still living there, Carlos and Lucila now can contact their family via email, share pictures, stories and remain in contact in a cost effective way. “Is a great feeling to be able to walk up to my daughter’s computer and pull La Reforma’s website without any help.  I can already see the value of having access to so much information”

Pilsen’s Quality of Life plan considers education as a life long process, and  we encourage our community to take advantage of the different educational opportunities made available by the Elev8 initiatives.

Would you like to learn more about the Elev8 initiatives and what The Resurrection Project and other Pilsen Planning Committee partners are doing to improve the quality of life in our community?

Join us on Thursday, May 14 at 3:30pm for Celebrate Holistic Development, at Orozco Academy.

For more information contact Luis Bermudez at (312) 850-1935 or email lbermudez@resurrectionproject.org