MN Company Launches Digital Life Skills

MN Company Launches Digital Life Skills to Boost Digital Literacy, Online Safety for Residents
A MInnesota high-speed internet company is offering opportunities for learning, connection and community impact.  Arvig, located in Perham, MN is launching Digital Life Skills, a new educational initiative aimed at equipping individuals with practical knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use their internet service to its full potential.  Lisa Greene, Director of Marketing at Arvig says “Our mission is more than just providing access to leading-edge services; it’s about delivering true value to people by fostering a safer and more positive online environment.”
Digital Life Skills will be presented to the public for free in an interactive, in-person, classroom-style format. Each session—starting in September 2025 and continuing monthly—will feature a different tech-themed topic and skillset.

The inaugural class, Getting Started with Email, will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 in Perham, as part of Elevate OTC events. Additional sessions will be offered on the second Thursday of each month.

The full schedule includes these events:
 Sept. 11: Getting Started with Email
 Oct. 9: Facebook Basics for Staying Connected
 Nov. 13: Watching Family Videos on YouTube
 Dec. 11: Video Calling Made Simple
 Jan. 8: Spotting & Avoiding Online Scams
 Feb. 12: Google Maps for Everyday Travel