Section 546.140  Authorized Activities

In general, authorized activities shall include, but not be limited to, volunteer recruitment and management, training and instruction, infrastructure, and related goods and services for the Community Technology Center Grant Program [30 ILCS 780/5-30(a)]. Grant recipients typically provide a variety of services and programs, such as:

a)         Training to familiarize youth and adults with basic skills needed to access and utilize computers, common computer applications programs (e.g., word processing) and the Internet;

b)         vocational skills training relating to information technology occupations;

c)         access to career related information, employment opportunities, and related search capabilities available through the Internet;

d)         computerized instruction in:

1)         basic literacy skill;

2)         GED preparation; and

3)         English as a second language instruction;

e)         before and after school programs for youth for academic enrichment and reinforcement;

f)         computer skills training and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses;

g)         distance learning and video conferencing;

h)         access to assistive technology for disabled populations;

i)          professional development for teachers; and

j)          promotion of home access to computers.

(Source:  Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 3026, effective February 15, 2002)