Recipients gather around one of the donated computers from IBM with United Way representative, Trish Steiniger

This morning Heritage Public Library, Chamal Community Development Corporation and Beautiful Temple Ministry were recipients of three new computers donated by IBM, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg and the SHARE (Showing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network, to connect individuals to employment resources, job training and educational opportunities.

Trisha Steiniger, assistant vice president for information and referral of United Way presented representatives of each organization with the computers and introduced them as the new SHARE Network Access Points (SNAPs).

“We see job-seekers every day,” said Barbara Winters, librarian at Heritage Public Library, “We serve them in as many ways as possible and we have to thank IBM, United Way and SHARE for giving us the tools we need, the technology, the software and the support, to better serve our community.”

The Virginia SHARE Network Program works in collaboration with One-Stop Career Centers and faith- and community-based organizations to connect job seekers to employment services in their communities. It is operated throughout the Commonwealth by local workforce investment boards under the guidance of the Virginia Community College System.

To learn more about SHARE Network and other employment resources, visit the Virginia Workforce Network online.

Posted by Lauren Von Herbulis