Byte Back

Byte Back is a fine place to take classes, assist in community training, contribute to as well as keep in touch with. The staff and instructors have been very good for many. Some time ago I wanted to learn how to clean my computer. I attended sessions there and learned how plus some. I actually learned how to dismantle and rebuild one. It was a tremendous experience and joy. Prior to that I'd attended other Byte Back training sessions that enhanced my ability to use Personal Computers, the internet and write/decipher code, ... I thank God for Byte Back and its staff and will continue to encourage others to attend and contribute to Byte Back. I pray for the continuation of this program and for all involved in it. THANK YOU very much Byte Back!

Working in adult education in the District of Columbia, I have been hearing about Byte Back since I first came to the area. However, it wasn't until I began directing a local Americorps program and placed two Americorps members at Byte Back that I had the pleasure of gaining a better understanding of the great work that they are doing. I knew that Byte Back offers critical computer and job training opportunities to the community, particularly for low-income members of the community. I knew that the administration and education there are engaging, knowledgeable, dedicated professionals and the volunteers who teach many of the classes know their stuff. What I didn't realize until I walked in for my first visit to the main site is how all this comes together to create a dynamic, productive, welcoming environment. It is a place where you know things are getting done, learning is happening, and students and staff are working together for mutual success.

Volunteering helped me get a job. I'm an entrepreneur working with friends to get a software startup off the ground. I needed a stream of income to cover expenses, so I was able to quickly find a job with a vocational school teaching adults Microsoft Office. I got hired after just a 15-minute interview, because I had already been volunteering with Byte Back for several months teaching adults the same skills. My teaching experience at Byte Back made the difference in the interview. Getting a job wasn't even the best part of teaching there. I thoroughly enjoyed working with my students at Byte Back because they were motivated and eager to learn. Even months after my students graduated, I still get emails from my students telling me how they're putting the skills they learned in class to good use at work. I highly recommend teaching at Byte Back to anyone who likes to teach.

I was a student at Byte Back and they are a great asset to the community. They really are doing so much good work on such a shoe string budget. My only concern is that they need more money to offer more computer training and resources. This is not thier fault, but I think corporate donors and foundations really need to give more to Byteback since they are doing the education that Universities and Expensive Training Centers do at little to low or no costs. The Digital Divide is an Economic Divide. Paying Thousands of Dollars in Tuition to Training Centers and Universities is out of reach for must urban poor and even most low to middle class. Byteback has an affordable and value added community based training that doesn't discriminate on income so more students can take advantage. I challenge all Corporate Donors to think about the future of Technology without the Non-Profit Training Centers like Byteback. That is a world where the Digital Divide grows larger. We can't afford to allow that to happen. Byte Back is the Answer. Thanks ByteBack!

I started volunteering about a month ago, teaching adults Microsoft Office for the Office Track program for Byte Back. I have degree in IT and was looking for something that I could keep my brain fresh while giving back to others and Byte Back was it for me. The students are willing to learn, they are fun to teach and it is such a rewarding feeling when your students praise you and want to learn and do not want to miss any sessions with you. This organization is probably one of the best organization I have been affiliated with. The programs they offer are current and relevant to todays job market and I feel certain that any student that completes their desired program will be a much better candidate for a position for a job than others who do not giving them the edge and experience they need in a competitive market that we have right now. I am proud to be a part of this organization!

I really enjoyed my experience at Byte Back! I took the beginers course and found that to be extremely helpful, and I am now enrolled in the Office Track course and am working towards my goal of gaining the computer skills to become a receptionist. The teachers are helpful and the classes are informitave and easy to understand.

I am a retiree who is trying to open a home based business. I tried updating my IT skills at home on my own using Video Professor. Needless to say, some of the exercises in Excel got real complicated. So, I decided to go to Byteback where I could receive hands on instructions and demonstrations. Byteback was perfect. The atomsphere was relaxed and very accommodating. Most days they even had small welcoming snacks like coffee, tea and crackers. The instructors were well informed and sharing. No question was too small to invoke the entire class' participation. Each class was a viable learning experience. My confidence increased with my IT skill. I now understand the Video Professor lessons. Would I do it again? You bet I would.

I am the District of Columbia Housing Authority Family Commissioner elect by the Family Communties of Public Housing in the District of Columbia. My position is a volunteer position which lead me to Byte Back, during the Summer to refreshing my IT skills. I was overwhelm with my instructor from the Mayor Summer Youth Program. I now can use power point, comfortable once again with Excel. The instructors are very patience, and make learning fun. I love the on hand training, and every question was a demonstration instead of an answer. I highly recommend this program if you have to take a test at a temp agency, or want to open up your own business, or if you want to learn to be a IT computer volunteer.

I have been very blessed with opportunities in this country ever since I have moved to USA to work in the Information Technology field. I recently made DC my home and Byte back gives me an opportunity to give back to the community. Through byte back I can teach my community the same skills and experience that has made my life blessed. It gives me change to both meet and teach people in my new home town. It's fun and at the same time very fulfilling.

I have been attending classes at Byte Back for a number of years. I am currently employed as a program assistant at an International Organization and wanted to keep my skills up to date, because of Byte Back's schedule and pricing I am able to attend the classes that I need. There was also a class on Budgeting which was very well received by everyone who attended. I can truly say that Byte Back provides a necessary service to everyone.

I enjoyed my experience at Byte Back and am looking forward to become more up to date in the IT field. I'm a 2005 graduate of the MS Office Core Competencies Track.

I began as a volunteer teaching classes at Byte Back three years ago, and joined their board the following year. I am so impressed with all that they manage to accomplish on such a tight budget.

I work for one of Byte Back's partner organizations, Academy of Hope. We were able to start our computer program years ago because of a wonderful Byte Back Intern, Mimi, who later joined our staff for several years. Today, once again, Byte Back helps us offer classes at our school.

I've been volunteering for a couple years at ByteBack and I think they are by far the best community-based organization in DC in terms of really helping people to succeed by building their computer skills. These are job-related skills that all adults need and ByteBack helps students to improve their skills. Kudos to the staff and volunteers that keep this place running!

I am a full-time AmeriCorps volunteer working at Byte Back. I teach computer classes during the weekdays. Teaching at Byte Back is hands-down the most rewarding job I have ever had. This organization does great work and really empowers the individuals who take courses here. I recommend it for potential students and volunteers!

Byte Back is a very Good organization. I did not have any computer exprience. My six weeks for the 1st class and then six weeks again prepared me for advancement in the work force. I really enjoyed the staff. Byte Back is the BEST.