With the help of the Hispanic Federation and Spectrum News CNY, the Spanish Action League or La Liga has added a brand new computer lab. Today was the ribbon ceremony for the opening of the Spectrum Computer Lab that features 30 new Samsung laptops.
Executive Director Elisa Morales believes this is a huge step in the right direction for La Liga as they are trying to bridge the technology gap in the local Hispanic community.
“I would say that about 90% of our clients have phones, but not computers. They don’t know how to really surf the internet and use it to benefit them,” said Morales.
The technology gap is a huge concern of the organization as they have a strong focus on helping the unemployment rate drop in the city of Syracuse.
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Board of Directors Chairman Judith Cowden says the lab can especially help teenagers in the community.
“Our younger community struggles with filling out FAFSA for college, resume building, and finding opportunities for jobs… with this lab, we can rally put class and workshops in place to assist them in those specific areas,” said Cowden.
Official hours for the lab have not been decided but one lucky group of teenagers will be the first the explore the new computers tomorrow afternoon.