About Us

        The Neighborhood Computer Project is a non-profit organization in Syracuse, New York whose mission is to help limited-income, seniors, disabled, unemployed, immigrants, youth, and health impaired populations by offering computer training and services through our lab.  The purpose of the organization is to encourage the cultivation of skills, promote employability, enhance education, enrich lives, and build community through our programs.

        Through our computer classes you can enter into the vast world of opportunities that exist with computer knowledge.  Our courses cover topics including basic PC literacy, e-mail, general Internet usage, Internet job searching, keyboarding, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), and much more.  All of our computer courses are free and the lab is open to the public during the following hours: 

Open Lab Hours:

Weekdays:  9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturdays: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Please call (315) 399-4699 for computer availability and class enrollment before coming!

We are now taking reservations of the computer lab for private use!

Call or send us an email at ncomputerp@gmail.com for additional details.

Current Classes

*Certificates are offered for Microsoft Office 2007 courses and are taught by a Microsoft certified instructor and a certificate is offered based on attendance of course.

Introduction to Computers / PC Literacy

Basic skills, Windows terminology, components of a computer system.

Windows 7

Learn to use the latest operating system available for PCs. Navigate through the new commands and become familiar with the setup of the newest technology in computers.

How To Set Up an E-mail Account

Create your own e-mail address and learn the features of e-mail.

Introduction to the Internet

Learn about the World Wide Web.  It has become a vast source of information.  Learn how to search using various browsers and search engines.

Conducting an Internet Job Search

A majority of job opportunities, local and national, are now found online.  This class covers various websites and how to apply for positions.

Keyboarding with Mavis Beacon

A self-paced course.  The instructor is present to guide the student and provide insightful tips to improve your keystroke abilities.

Microsoft Word I*

For beginners just starting word processing.  Learn to create, edit, save, and open documents.

Microsoft Excel I*

Create and format spreadsheets, including cell referencing, formulas, and functions.

Microsoft Word II and Excel II*

Advanced classes for after the completion of level I courses.

Microsoft Outlook*

Learn to create, edit, save, open e-mails using Outlook.

Introduction to Internet I

Learn to navigate the internet using Internet Explorer.

Introduction to Internet II

Learn to navigate the internet using Mozilla Firefox.

Introduction to Internet III

Learn to navigate the internet using Google Chrome.

Volunteers

Email us at ncomputerp@gmail.com to Volunteer!

Why you should volunteer at the Neighborhood Computer Project:

1) You will make a difference in our students’ lives!

2) You don’t need to be a computer expert to help!

3) Have fun with a diverse group of people!

4) Be part of a great community of like-minded volunteers!

5) Help people enter the age of computing!

6) You will provide vital services for community members!

7) You will have flexible hours!

8) We will verify your hours if you need community service!

9) You can add experience here to your resume!

10) We have a lot of fun!

Helpful Links

Janet’s Computer Consulting Service:

If you need PC help, have general computer issues, trouble with your internet, or would like private lessons regarding basic navigation in Windows as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), click here for information!

Job Seekers:

http://www.bestjobsusa.com/                                        http://www.jobcentral.org/ny/

http://www.careerbuilder.com/                                      http://www.nowhiring.com/

http://www.cnylink.com/eg/                                            http://www.onetonline.org/

http://www.employon.com/                                            http://www.ongov.net/employment/jobs/

http://www.essentialnyjobs.com/                                  http://www.simplyhired.com/

http://www.elance.com/                                                 http://www.snagajob.com/

http://www.monster.com/                                               http://www.syracuse.com/jobs/

http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/                                   http://www.cnyworks.com/    
http://www.allretailjobs.com/                                          http://regionalhelpwanted.com/home/101.htm

Our Partners:
The First English Lutheran Church                               http://www.firstenglishlutheran.net/ 
The Literacy Coalition                                                    http://www.onliteracy.org/ 
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center                  http://www.syracuseeoc.com/ 
Literacy Volunteers                                                        http://www.lvgs.org/ 
Lutheran Campus Ministries                                         http://www.lcmsyracuse.org/lcmsyracuse/stepcenter/

GED Information:
Onondaga GED                 http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/nys_map/county_info/onondaga.html  
New York State GED        http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/

Search Engines:

http://www.google.com/                                                 http://www.bing.com/

http://www.yahoo.com/                                                  http://www.wikipedia.com/

Social Networking Sites:

http://www.linkedin.com/                                               http://www.facebook.com/

http://twitter.com/                                                           http://www.myspace.com/

Helpful Links/Computer Help/Downloads/Freeware:

http://www.microsoft.com                                             http://www.computerhope.com/

http://www.ehow.com/                                                   http://www.cnet.com/

http://www.zdnet.com/                                                   http://www.freewarefiles.com/

http://www.openoffice.org/                                            http://www.howstuffworks.com/

http://www.ehow.com/                                                   http://www.ask.com/

http://wiki.answers.com/                                               http://www.alexa.com/

http://www.superpages.com/                                       http://syracuse.craigslist.org/

Donations

Please donate to the Neighborhood Computer Project!

Donations are appreciated at any amount. 

You can donate safely and securely using PayPal clicking the donate button below and completing your transaction on the PayPal website!

What your donations help us do:

  •  Keep our program going!
  •  Help the refugees in the community
  •  Continue to work with our literacy program 
  •  Fight unemployment
  •  Acquire a laptop to work on literacy and people unable to navigate stairs
  •  Keep senior citizens from becoming isolated
  •  Provide support for people with mental disabilities
  •  Make small group instruction, even one on one, a possibility
  •  Afford printing (ink, toner, paper)
     for lesson plans so students can follow
     along.
  •  Support our daily operation costs
  •  Allow inidividuals to learn the skills
     necessary to go to college or advance professionally

News

To view the calendar and descriptions of courses, click the week tab link.

Starting in September we will be open for classes.

If you are interested in classes, please give us a call after September 7, 2012 for classes starting the third week of September.

Inquire about our new Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010 classes.

We are still offering beginner courses in Windows 7, Email, various Internet courses,
Facebook, and Social networking. We are also offering other courses such as Craigslist, E-bay, Digital photography and storage, Card-making, posting on YouTube, burning CD's and DVD's, etc.

Supporters

The Neighborhood Computer Project wishes to thank all of its 

supporters who help us complete our mission.

Those who donated when we were first starting:


                         North East Surplus & Materials, LLC                                Bruin Computers
                         440 Shonnard Street                                                       101 Vine Street
                         Syracuse, NY 13204                                                        Liverpool ,N.Y. 13088
                         Phone: 315-476-4025   Fax: 315 476-7708                    www.bruin.com
                         www.northeast-surplus.com Jim Moltion, Ceo


                         Central NY Regional Planning & Development Board      Syracuse International Christian Church
                         126 N. Salina St., Suite 200                                             175 East Cheltenham Road
                         Syracuse, NY  13202                                                       Syracuse, NY 13209
                         Phone: 315-422-8276                                                      www.syracuseicc.org
                         www.cnyrpd.org


                         Onondaga Flooring                                                          HP Computer Company                    
                         1510 North Salina Street                                                  www.hp.com 
                         Syracuse, N.Y. 13208                              
                         Phone: 315-471-2243
                         www.onondagaflooring.com


The Neighborhood Computer Project would also like to thank the various foundation organizations and individuals who sponsor our programs and operations through financial donations and gifts:


                         The Community Foundation                                            Edward Hynes
                         Welch Allen Foundation                                                  Theodore O. Wallin
                         Peer- Network Organization                                             George Smith
    
    

Visit Us

To come to classes or open lab time, please call (315) 399-4699 before you

come to ensure that the lab is open that day and time!

View Larger Map

We are located on the second floor of the First English Lutheran Church at 501 James Street in Syracuse, NY.  We can accommodate those who cannot navigate stairs.

By Bus:

On the Centro busline from downtown, we are at the stop before crossing Townsend Street right in front of the church.

By Car:

There is free parking in rear of the church

Look for the mural and use the rear entrance