Technology
Atlanta Libraries Teach 10,000+ Residents Digital Skills for Jobs, Budgets
Free training at Fulton County and DeKalb libraries plus partner workshops now lets local adults and students manage budgets, read digitally and prepare for work using supplied devices and apps.
How we reported this
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System and DeKalb County libraries run free tech training in 2026 that includes a three-part Computer Literacy for Beginners series and six-week computer basics courses. These sessions give residents direct practice with devices and software they can apply at home the same week.
Atlanta residents face daily needs for online banking, school portals and job applications. A free library card opens LinkedIn Learning and Northstar Digital Literacy assessments, letting users test skills and follow self-paced modules without leaving their neighborhood branch. The access turns library visits into practical steps for handling bills or updating resumes on the spot.
Workshops deliver devices and targeted skills
Inspiredu works with the Fulton County Library System, Atlanta Public Schools and Girls Inc. of Atlanta to run adult digital literacy workshops. Sessions supply free laptops loaded with software and include follow-up tech support. Workshops such as Budgeting During a Crisis take place at the Gladys S. Dennard Library and the Inspiredu Volunteer and Training Center, giving participants immediate tools for household finances.
Atlanta Public Schools students log into the My Backpack portal for Sora, an ebook and audiobook app, Class Pass library content and the Paper platform that supplies live writing feedback. These resources let families complete homework and reading assignments without separate device purchases or extra subscriptions.
Training ties to local job access
Atlanta lists more than 3,000 Information Technology jobs and over 6,000 total tech positions posted as of mid-2026. Library and Inspiredu programs focus on the computer basics and Microsoft Office skills that match entry points into those roles. Participants who finish the six-week courses or Northstar assessments can move directly to applications at employers such as Capital One or Georgia Power.
Residents can obtain a Fulton County or Atlanta library card at any branch to start LinkedIn Learning or sign up for the next Computer Literacy for Beginners series. Workshop calendars appear on the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System and Inspiredu sites for dates at South Fulton, Truist and other branches.