Classes & Workshops

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Knowledgeable Connections staff members and trained specialists are teaching valuable skills for consumers who live within our seven-county northeastern Colorado region.

Workshops and classes covering several topics are hosted throughout the year. These workshops are hosted in-person at our Greeley office. Many are also available online through video conferencing. All classes and workshops are provided at no cost.

Active classes and workshops

Computer mouse and keyboardConnections has teamed with the High Plains Library District to create a technology workshop. This is through High Plains’ Book a Librarian program. This technology workshop is specific for the Connections community. It provides monthly sessions about computers. Participants will also learn about the Internet and associated software and practices.

If you are new to computers, smartphones, and the Internet, this workshop is for you. If you are an experienced computer user, and have questions about software, or if you want to learn new skills, plan on attending.

This 60-minute workshop will be hosted in-person at Connections at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley. You can also participate through video conferencing. No fee applies for Connections consumers.

Register to attend by completing the form below.

At a Glance:

  • The workshop is ongoing. 
  • It is hosted the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Arrive ten minutes early to check-in.
  • There is no cost for Connections consumers.
  • Participate in-person at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley. You can also participate through video conferencing (ask for details).
  • Workshop topics include computers, Internet services, email, software, and smartphones.
  • Skill level is for beginners through advanced users.
  • Equipment is available for participant use during the workshop.

Are you behind on bills? Do  you want to make credit work for you? Is debt getting in your way?
Connections has put together a Budget Workshop to help consumers learn how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound) goals, how to save money, track your income, pay the bills, make your money last the entire month, get a handle on your debt, understand credit scores and reports, use financial products and services and how to protect your money and your information. 

This 60-minute workshop will meet the third Wednesday of each month, starting March 20th, at Connections’ Greeley office from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m, located at 1331 8th Ave. 

This workshop will be based on the 9 modules from the Financial empowerment toolkit from Consumer Financial Protect Bureau. Each session will include a module or two, depending on time and questions.

If you’re interested, please email info@connections4il.org or call (970)352-8682 to register.

Available classes and workshops

Connections is holding an informational workshop regarding LEAP January 16, 2024.

What is LEAP: The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.

For more information, visit the LEAP website.

Applications will be available to interested persons.
Fillable Application

Consumers will learn about LEAP, eligibility and how to apply. If you are a consumer and you’d like assistance filling out your application, you can schedule an appointment with your independent living specialist. If you are not a consumer but would like assistance, we’d love to give you a pre-intake for services.

If you’re interested, please email info@connections4il.org or call (970)352-8682 to register.

This 60-minute workshop will be hosted in-person at Connections at 1331 8th Avenue in Greeley. You can also participate through video conferencing. No fee applies for Connections consumers.

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