Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14 § 546.140

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 43, October 25, 2024

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 fortheCommunity TechnologyCenterGrant 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.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 546.140

Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 3026, effective February 15, 2002