Barton Community College invites the public to take part in a series of free computer and digital literacy classes offered throughout June.

All classes are no-cost, no-registration workshops designed to help community members build essential technology skills for personal use, school, or work. Barton is offering these opportunities in partnership with the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansas (DOCK) grant, in aiming to improve digital access and confidence for all Kansans.

Upcoming classes include:

Getting Started with Free Email Services

June 3, 6-8 p.m., Front Door Community Center – City of Great Bend

Learn to set up a free email account (Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail), send and reply to messages, attach files, manage your inbox, and stay safe online.

Basic Digital Skills for Everyday Use

June 5, 6-8 p.m., Great Bend Public Library

June 26, 6-8 p.m., Front Door – City of Great Bend

Get hands-on experience using a Windows-based computer, browsing the internet safely, using basic email features, and working with simple Microsoft Word documents.

Essentials of Photo Editing

June 9, 6-8 p.m., Barton Community College, Technical Building T-171A

Learn how to edit photos using state-of-the-art software and equipment. Participants can bring their own photos to practice editing during the class.

Creating and Formatting Documents with Confidence

June 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Great Bend Public Library

Build your Microsoft Word skills by learning how to create, format, save, and print documents.

For more information, contact Kathy Kottas at 620-786-1107 or kottask@bartonccc.edu.