Phillis Wheatley Center closes the digital divide
- Charles Reams
- Jun 27
- 1 min read
The Phillis Wheatley Center conducts free lessons for seniors to learn how to use the Internet at their facility at 335 Greenacre Rd in Greenville, and thus helps close the digital divide.
According to a PEW report, persons over 65 are the largest demographic that does not use the Internet. Of that group, for every 7 whites, there are 9 Blacks who do not use the Internet, according to the report. Also, income, education, and location are other influential factors that keep seniors off the Internet.
Simon McClain III
The instructor is Simon McClain III, a Greenville native. He has nearly 30 years of experience consulting Fortune 500 companies and others in Microsoft 365 Systems Architect, server administration, desktop production, VoIP telecom, and networking.
Students have access to the latest PCs, network, and equipment to learn in an airy, well-lighted classroom at convenient times of the day.
Students are engaging, happy, and willing to dive right in and learn.
Check the times for lessons at philliswheatleysc.org
