The Charlie Mae Ransom Technology Learning Center (TLC)

Miss Ransom, the TLC's namesake.
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The TLC offers classes in conjunction with the Dallas County Community College District.

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HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PHONE 214.823.4409 LOCATION 1824 N. Hall St. Dallas TX 75204

The Charlie Mae Ransom Technology Learning Center is located adjacent to the Dallas Housing Authority's Roseland Homes Housing Development. Known in the community as the Ransom TLC, this center provides members of this neighborhood with access to cutting edge technology training.

Launched in June 2000 as the CyberSpot, the center was reopened on December 1, 2006 as the Charlie Mae Ransom Technology Learning Center after Ms. Ransom, a local activist and leader who has championed education in this neighborhood for nearly 70 years.

The Ransom TLC offers:

• basic computer literacy and Microsoft Office training for adults

• GED classes

• graphic design and web page design

• effective job search training

Our neighbors  can use over 15 internet- ready computer stations that support specialty software designed for self-paced learning. Another 15 computers are reserved for in a classroom environment for instructor-led courses.
 

Yes, Ransom TLC accepts new and used computer equipment. All of our equipment has been purchased and installed in the last four years. If you or your organization would like to donate computer systems, please contact Juan Carlos Cabrera for more information.

The center's programming targets those who are caught in the "Digital Divide." The curriculum is guided by needs in the marketplace. The goal of CDM's technology initiative is to level the playing field and provide learning opportunities for all people, regardless of economic status.

The Ransom TLC was initially made possible through generous gifts from the Dallas Real Estate Council, the Short North Dallas Community Development Corporation, Fidelity Investments, East Dallas Weed & Seed, and the Hillcrest Foundation.

Our latest partners who have made the TLC what it is today are Microsoft - Las Colinas, the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), the Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) and other community partners.

For more information, hours of operation, volunteer opportunities, contact TLC's manager, Charles Barnes at 214-823-4409.

To learn more about how you can donate or volunteer in this program, click here.

Students Lewis and Evelyn work on a Microsoft training program as part of Path2Success.

The technology classroom at the TLC.

Instructor Lenora Holmes works with Randy, a graduate of the Path2Success program, on a job search.

Catrena is a proud and successful graduate of the Microsoft Business Fundamentals class.