JCE to Launch Classes on Technology
JCE Co-op is launching a new program to help older adults in the co-op’s service area learn new skills and make new friends. You do not need not be a JCE Co-op member to participate!
In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older American age, JCE Co-op will be offering classes and workshops about technology and other topics.
“The mission of OATS goes well beyond technology training for older adults – to harness technology to change the way we age,” said Peggy Francomb, JCE Co-op’s director of marketing and communications. “This aligns well with the co-op’s vision to enhance the quality of life for our members.”
Through partnering with Senior Plant, JCE Co-op will offer the program’s proprietary curriculum starting in January.
JCE Co-op’s Taylor Smith, youth and member engagement coordinator, and Katie Herrig, broadband sales representative, will teach the in-person technology classes. Both were certified to teach the classes through a five-week training program provided by the OATS Senior Planet licensing program.
A schedule of upcoming courses will be available soon on the co-op’s website and will be published in co-op publications. For information, contact JCE Co-op at 800-858-5522.
Senior Planet Returns in March!
We’re excited to share that Senior Planet classes are back!
After a short winter break to focus on scholarship outreach and Youth Tour school visits, we’re ready to reconnect and continue exploring technology together.
At Senior Planet, we support you as you learn at your own pace—whether you’re interested in smartphones, online safety, social media, video calls, digital tools, or something entirely new.
You don’t need to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome!
Have a Group of Five or More? Request a Senior Planet Class.
Want to learn about new tech topics? Call Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 to set up additional classes.
June Topic: Everyday Uses of AI
Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation! This lecture will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. We’ll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology.
June 4
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 23
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
July Topic: Topic: Gardening Tech at a Glance
Do you want to improve your green thumb or just make gardening easier? Technology may be the answer. Join us in this introductory lecture to learn about different types of gardening tech. We'll go over some popular apps and explain their common features that will help you with everything from designing your garden to identifying plants and caring for them. You'll also learn about outdoor smart irrigation systems and sensors, as well as indoor gardening devices.
July 9
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 28
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Please contact Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 or tsmith@jcecoop.com with concerns or additional Senior Planet topics.