Technology and Older Workers - Lifelong Learning Opportunities


Although the prevailing attitudes may be that older workers aren't keeping pace with technology, recent studies show that this may not be the case!

OLLI @ UNCA

At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCA, shared opportunities to teach or learn new skills are abundant.   For a nominal $25 school-year membership, you can not only leverage Reuter Center Building classes but the Ramsey Library resources at the center of the campus.  Pass on the $125 parking fee by riding the Asheville N1 or N2 bus.  It runs every half hour and the UNC Asheville campus has 5 bus stops.  Two bus stops are sheltered.

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College 

A-B Technical Community College also offers

  • Continuing education technology classes
  • Free small business center (SBC) classes
Classes are held in Asheville, Enka, South-Asheville, and in Madison County.

Blue Ridge Community College

Like A-B Tech, BRCC offers classes in Hendersonville and Brevard.

  • Continuing education technology classes
  • Free small business center (SBC) classes

NC Works Online

North Carolina Works Online employment-assistance has resources online, but also locations in Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison Counties for job-related / employability learnings.

Tech-Centered

Nowadays volunteering has many technology-engaged skills.  Take your soft skills experience and learn new technology skills including:

  • Email management
  • Password management
  • Cloud storage strategies, including photography
  • Apple vs Microsoft vs Google vs Yahoo and others
  • Online shopping tips
Do you have other specific tips?