Residents Earn Computer and Develop Job Skills Through Digital Inclusion Program: Learn2Earn
The Learn2Earn program is a free, welcoming tech training initiative brought to you by Power Up USA in partnership with the City of Charlotte. Designed for learners of all backgrounds, this hands-on program helps participants build real-world digital skills that matter. Once you complete the training, you’ll receive a FREE laptop to keep — a powerful tool to support your future goals.
Individuals who demonstrated completion of 5 free courses offered at Power Up Creative workspace given a new, 2-year factory-warranted, full-functioning, high-quality computer, sufficient to meet a wide array of goals. These trainings are selected to build confidence, improve self-sufficiency, and connect efforts around digital literacy to resources and skills that could result in better paying jobs.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must reside in Mecklenburg County, NC*
Must be 18 years of age or older*
Low-income households (150% of the poverty threshold or below)
Older adults (60+)
Non-federal and formerly incarcerated individuals
Veterans
Individuals with disabilities
Limited English speakers and individuals with low literacy levels
Racial or ethnic minority groups
Residents of rural areas
Class Schedule
April Cohort
Registration closed
May Cohort
Registration closed
July Cohort
Registration opening soon
August Cohort
Registration opening soon
September Cohort
Registration opening soon
April Cohort
Registration closed
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, March 31st:
12:00pm & 6:30pm
Thursday, April 2nd: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
April 4th, 11th, 18th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday
6:30pm-9:30pm
April 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm
April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, April 25th: 9:30am
May Cohort
Registration open until April 10
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, May 5th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, May 7th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
May 9th, 16th, 23rd from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
May 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
May 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, May 30th: 9:30am
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, July 7th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, July 9th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
July 11th, 18th, 25th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
July 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, August 1st: 9:30am
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, August 4th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, August 6th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
August 8th, 15th, 22nd from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
August 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
August 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, August 29th: 9:30am
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, September 8th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, September 10th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
September 12th, 19th, 26th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
September 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
September 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, October 3rd: 9:30am
* When registering, select which month you plan to enroll. Within that month select which orientation you plan to attend, and finally if you plan on participating in the daytime virtual, evening virtual, or through Saturday virtual sessions. ALL OTHER MONTHS LEAVE BLANK.
April Cohort
Registration closed
May Cohort
Registration closed
July Cohort
Registration opening soon
August Cohort
Registration opening soon
September Cohort
Registration opening soon
April Cohort
Registration closed
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, March 31st:
12:00pm & 6:30pm
Thursday, April 2nd: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
April 4th, 11th, 18th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday
6:30pm-9:30pm
April 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm
April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, April 25th: 9:30am
May Cohort
Registration closed
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, May 5th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, May 7th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
May 9th, 16th, 23rd from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
May 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
May 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, May 30th: 9:30am
July Cohort
Registration Opening Soon
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, July 7th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, July 9th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
July 11th, 18th, 25th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
July 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, August 1st: 9:30am
August Cohort
Registration Opening Soon
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, August 4th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, August 6th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
August 8th, 15th, 22nd from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
August 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
August 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, August 29th: 9:30am
September Cohort
Registration Opening Soon
Orientation (Virtual) (Mandatory) (Must choose one):
Tuesday, September 8th:
12:00pm; & 6:30pm
Thursday, September 10th: 12:00pm
Saturday Virtual Sessions:
September 12th, 19th, 26th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Evening Virtual Sessions:
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm
September 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd
Daytime Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
September 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th
Laptop Distribution
Saturday, October 3rd: 9:30am
* When registering, select which month you plan to enroll. Within that month select which orientation you plan to attend, and finally if you plan on participating in the daytime virtual, evening virtual, or through Saturday virtual sessions. ALL OTHER MONTHS LEAVE BLANK.
Registeration Opening Soon
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (888) 378-0068
Location: 2300 Allegheny Street, Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28208
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Business hours
Monday: 9am to 4pm
Tuesday: 9am to 4pm
wednesday: 9am to 4pm
Thursday: 9am to 4pm
friday: 9am to 2 pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
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