[PL-Directors] Reminders: E-rate Webinar and In-person E-rate Training

[Darci Hanning]

(please excuse the duplicate posting)

Greetings everyone!

There are big changes on the E-rate horizon! E-rate is an important program to many libraries. Whether you have participated in E-rate in the past, or are looking to apply for first time, you will want to know about the changes.  This federal program provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and connections. Join us to learn about the new E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), and new ways to file forms, track application status and communicate with the FCC.

There are two important opportunities for training regarding the new E-rate coming up!

The first is a free 90-minute webinar in October:

Title: E-rate: What's New for 2016
Date: October 29, 2015
Time: 12:00p - 1:30p Pacific Time
Cost: Free
Summary:
This workshop will cover the basics of the E-rate program and demonstrate how to access and use your EPC account to submit your Funding Year 2016 E-rate application. Get the information you need to be successful in your application.

Registration link: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/e-rate-whats-new-for-2016.html

This webinar will also be archived for later viewing and can be accessed by using the registration link above.

The second is a free, in-person training  in Portland, OR for applicants:

Title: Applicant Training
Date: November 16, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change)
Cost: Free
Location:
Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront<https://resweb.passkey.com/go/USACFallTraining2015>
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-7600

Summary:  This fall, join USAC for a training focused on applicants who participate in the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program. The training will cover general topics for applicants. View this PDF<http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/training/2015/E-rate-Applicant-Training-Agenda-2015.pdf> for complete information.

Registration link: http://www.eply.com/E-rate-Program-Applicant-Training-Portland-2015

Please register early as space is limited and this is the ONLY in-person training from USAC<http://www.usac.org/sl/default.aspx> being offered in the Pacific Northwest.

Complete information including information for discounted hotel rate can be found here:
http://www.usac.org/sl/about/outreach/training/2015/fall/portland.aspx



If you have any questions or concerns about either of these offerings, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to assist in every way possible.

Cheers!
Darci


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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant
Library Support and Development Services * Oregon State Library
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