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Office of Community and Economic Development

Parent University Celebrates Fall Digital Literacy Graduates

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parent graduates with certificates yes Firebaugh graduates pose with their certificates of completion.
parent university graduates with certificates yes Pictured: Mendota Digital Literacy I Graduating Class
parent university yes Instructors of the Madera Unified Digital Literacy course were also recognized.
parent university yes Modesto graduating class poses with their certificates of completion.

This November, Fresno State Parent University celebrated the parents who have completed the Digital Literacy I program. Courses were hosted in Madera, Modesto, Mendota, and Firebaugh. The Digital Literacy course is a free 9-week program that meets twice a week for two and a half hours. These classes were free to all the parents in the community taught parents basic computer skills. The Parent University Program is administered by OCED and aims to teach parents the foundational computer skills necessary to help their children to succeed in school. Parent University instructors include community members and  Fresno State students and alumni.

For many parents, this was the first “Graduation” they have experienced. Many parents were emotional when presented with their certificates. Fresno State provided certificates signed by the superintendent of the school district as well as President Castro from Fresno State. Representatives of elected officials also attended to present the awards to parents. Graduates were also recognized by the office of Senator Anna Cabellero, Assemblymember Frank Bigelow, and Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula.