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The results of the community survey were shared with representatives from Durham Technical Community College. This information, combined with data obtained from a September 2000 survey given to employees at Flynt Fabrics In Hillsbomugh, by the NC Department of Commerce, Division of Employment and Training, supports the need for Increased service delivery far this area. (See A ahmg interests in wng ski ng high school or obtaining a DED;e, training or earning a new skill; Lob seeking akHls o and community college, education or training opporWnhiea. In addition, , many merry of them expressed a desire know more about health cam , drlltlcere, housing assistance nce nca and nd flnencial planning. Discussions with representatives from Dumam Technical Community College (DTCC) have been very pwkve. Apartnership, similar "at ofthe Skills Development Center, could also be established for this area blithe county. With the strong community interest m computer training, DTCC is prepared to offer at least ono computer does, with the possibility of a second class, as early as the fall 2001 semester. Additionally, they win determine the feasibility of offering ether a Spanish or an Employment/Job Seeking Skills class as well. DTCC representatives have met with County staff to assess the proposed classrooms and identify design needs.. The County IS Department has reserved 18 computers (scheduled for replacement) for the computer lab, Thesurplus PCs are being configured now by Orange High School students who am working as temporary county empoyees this summer. These students will also assist in conflluration of Me network in the room and setup of the computer systems and printed. In addition, Redi Softwere, located! In RTP, will donate technical support time cram M NHSC to help set up the Linux server. A free server well be provided by Gateway Computers as part of the Countys purchase of replacement PCs under the IT Plan this year. A network switch will be donated by Orem Systems in RTP, the IS Department network technical support contractor that Orange County has been working with for the past We years. The IS Department N also investigating two other possible donations. The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce has been olmeoted fo determine t any member companies would be able to donate a computer protector. Arid, Time Warner Cable has been asked to donate Internet connection installation and services. The Public Works Department Is currently developing an implementation plan for facility modifications necessary to meet the needs identified by DTCC for the computer lab aM classroom. The task force has also received a request from El Centro Latino for space fo provide sarvicas to Me Latin l-Hispanic families in rural Orange County. Many of