Our FREE Program:
The Digital Navigator Program helps people in lower-income and rural areas get better access to the internet. This program aims to close the gap between those who have good internet access and those who don’t. It focuses on making sure everyone can use technology and digital resources equally.
By tackling issues like poor internet access, lack of digital skills, and financial challenges, the program aims to help people in these communities take part in the digital world. Through one-on-one support and community involvement, the program helps individuals and communities grow. It creates chances for economic improvement, social inclusion, and personal growth.
Services BCCC Provides:
Beaufort County Community College is actively expanding its offering to include free digital services to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop essential digital skills for success in today’s digital world.
- Digital Navigator Services: Experience personalized assistance with your technology needs through our appointment-only service to include one-on-one or small group assistance. Digital navigators are experts who help people, businesses, and communities understand and use digital technology. They give advice on things like getting internet access, using devices, staying safe online, and using digital tools and software. By offering this support, digital navigators help others improve their digital skills and succeed in today's connected world. Book your session today to embark on your digital journey!
- Digital Literacy Instruction: Digital literacy instruction teaches people how to effectively use digital technology and the internet. This includes learning how to use devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets, as well as understanding how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly. It also involves teaching skills such as: using software applications and digital tools, communicating online, creating digital content, protecting against identify theft, and troubleshooting technical issues. The goal of digital literacy instruction is to help individuals become confident and competent in using digital technology in their personal and professional lives.
All Digital Navigator and Digital Literacy instructional services are FREE to all individuals ages16+.
Service Hours:
Digital Navigator Services
Course Instructor: Emily Reames or Debra Latham
Location: BCCC, 5337 US HWY 264 EAST, Building 8, Room 816, Washington, NC 27889 or at a location of your choice.
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times: 9 am - 4 pm
Digital Navigators can serve individuals or small groups up to 3 people
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 252-940-6325 or email BeaufortDigitalBridgeProject@live.beaufortccc.edu to schedule your appointment. Services are available on the BCCC campus or Digital Navigators can accommodate small groups at churches, businesses, libraries, etc.
Digital Literacy Instruction
Course Instructor: Crystal Miller
Location: BCCC, 5337 US HWY 264 EAST, Building 8, Room 816, Washington, NC 27889
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Digital Literacy instruction is provided in a lab format that is open entry, so no preregistration is required. Students can register and join the class at any time.
Contact Us Today To Enroll in Services!
Emily Reames – Lead Digital Navigator
BeaufortDigitalBridgeProject@live.beaufortccc.edu
252-940-6325
Helpful Resource Links:
Free Wi-Fi Locations
Beaufort County: |
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| Alligood Church of God | 252-927-3560 |
| Bath Community Library | 252-923-6371 |
| Bath Elementary School | Contact for details: 252-923-3251 |
| BCCC Louise R. Lester Library | 252-940-6282; Laptop lending program for students only |
| Belhaven Public Library | 252-943-2993 |
| BHM Regional Library | 252-946-6401 |
| Bojangles - Chocowinity | 252-946-0266 |
| Bojangles - Washington | 252-975-6067 |
| Boss Hog's Backyard Barbeque | 252-946-5251 |
| Brown Library | 252-946-4300 |
| City of Washington | "Washington Public Access;" No password required |
| Everett's Crossroads Church of Christ | 252-923-2430 |
| Giddy-Up Coffee House | 252-833-0677 |
| Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library | 252-332-5046 |
| Life Gate Free Will Baptist Church | 252964-4226 |
| McDonald's | 252-940-1501 |
| Northeast Elementary School | 252-943-6545 |
| Pantego County Fire Department | 252-943-3145 |
| Pinetown Fire Department | 252-927-3400 |
| Pungo Christian Academy | 252-943-2678 |
| Pungo Fire Department | 252-935-5200 |
| St. Clair's Church | 252-964-4343 |
| Terra Ciea Christian School | 252-943-2485 |
| The Mulberry House | 252-833-0451 |
| The Water Street Café | 252-833-0791 |
| Union Grove Church of Christ | 252-935-5368 |
Hyde County: |
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| Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department | contact department for login information: 252-926-2826 |
| Hyde County Davis Center | 252-940-6231 |
| Hyde County Public Library | 252-925-2222 |
| Moonraker Tea Shop | 252-928-0443 |
| Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department | contact department for login information: 252-928-4692 |
| Ponzer Volunteer Fire Department | contact department for login information: 252-943-2399 |
| Scranton Volunteer Fire Department | contact department for login information: 252-926-9774 |
| The Ocracoke Gas Station | 252-928-4031 |
| The Ocracoke Public Library | 252-928-4436 |
| The Slushy Stand | 252-928-1878 |
| Tideland EMC (office parking lot) | no contact or password required |
Tyrrell County: |
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| Columbia High School | 252-796-8161 |
| Columbia Middle School | 252-796-0369 |
| The Depot | 252-655-2040 |
| Tyrrell County Library | 252-796-3771 |
Washington County: |
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| Bojangles - Plymouth | 252-793-3618 |
| Garden Spot Café | 252-793-3600 |
| McDonald's - Plymouth | 252-793-9304 |
| Riverview Café | 252-741-0634 |
| Washington County Center | 252-940-6245 |
| Washington County Public Library | 252-793-2113 |
Other FREE Digital Literacy Resources: |
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| Assurance Wireless | https://www.assurancewireless.com/ |
| Lifeline Program | https://getinternet.gov/apply?id=nv_home&ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D |
| DigitalLearn.org | https://www.digitallearn.org/ |
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