BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) — Google's "Grow with Google" workshop is coming to the Boise Public Library on August 5, at 10:30 a.m.
"The tech company’s economic opportunity initiative aims to help job seekers and small businesses learn the digital skills they need to succeed through onsite instructional training led by visiting Google teams, presenters and coaches," said Gretchen Anderson, a media contact for the event.
Google is partnering with America's libraries to put on a national digital skills workshop tour. Google's plan is to bring it to all 50 states.
"Three-quarters of publiclibraries assist patrons with job applications and interviewing skills, and 90% offer basic digital skills training," said Anderson. "After the initial visit, Google will invest in resources to support libraries’ digital skills offerings on an ongoing basis."
Details from Google:
A Google spokesperson and Boise Public Library Director, Kevin Booe, will be making remarks for media and attendees ahead of the first workshop at 10:30am, and will be available for interviews as will local businesses and participants.
What: Google’s free ‘Grow with Google’ workshops in Boise
Where: Boise Public Library, 715 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
When: Monday, August 5th at 10:30 am
Why: ‘Grow with Google’ is a new initiative to help create economic opportunities for Americans. The program draws on Google’s 20-year history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. Through this initiative, Google aims to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and those who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses
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