March 25, 2014

New Computer Lab For Hoosier Vets

Jill Sheridan
New Computer Lab For Hoosier Vets

A digital donation will help local veterans connect to valuable resources.  The new computer lab is opening at the Donald W. Moreau Sr. Veterans House in Indianapolis on Tuesday. 

Computers, printers and software will now be available for the 39 veterans to conduct job searches, apply for positions, take online classes and improve their computer skills. 

Jessica Norris, of GTECH Indiana, says the equipment is needed as the company works to narrow the digital divide.

"It's incredible the amount of skills that you can only get from being online," says Norris, "even just filling out your basic resume."

This is the second such lab to open in central Indiana as part of a charitable partnership program from GTECH and benefiting the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation. 

More than 500 veterans have been able to take advantage of the first lab helping them ease back into life in the Hoosier state.  

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Indy leaders under pressure after reports of misconduct from Mayor Hogsett’s former aide
Local News / August 9, 2024

Indy leaders under pressure after reports of misconduct from Mayor Hogsett’s former aide

Calls for transparency and accountability are growing after recent local news investigations unveiled misconduct by Thomas Cook, Mayor Joe Hogsett's former right hand man.
Read More
Marion County voting event doubles as a call to action, as low voter turnout persists
Local News / August 7, 2024

Marion County voting event doubles as a call to action, as low voter turnout persists

Indiana consistently ranks in the bottom of voter participation and turnout. A recent event held on the anniversary of the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Voter Rights Act was also a call to action.
Read More
Indiana's completion of a 16-year highway extension project is a 'historic milestone,' governor says
Local News / August 6, 2024

Indiana's completion of a 16-year highway extension project is a 'historic milestone,' governor says

Holcomb’s two predecessors — former Vice President Mike Pence and former Gov. Mitch Daniels — joined him at a morning ceremony on Indianapolis’ southwest side, hours before Interstate 69’s southbound ramps to Interstate 465 were scheduled to open to traffic.
Read More