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UM PROF, OTHERS LEND HANDS TO MICHIGAN'S LAID-OFF WORKERS
March 8, 2010 10:14 AM ET
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is part of a new partnership that provides free online learning for the state's unemployed workers.
NEW WEB SITE OFFERS CAREER COURSES FOR MICHIGAN'S OUT-OF-WORK BABY BOOMERS
March 8, 2010 9:52 AM ET
If they choose to stay in the state, thousands of unemployed Michigan factory workers will need to re-brand their careers, experts say.
ROSS PROFESSOR LENDS HAND TO MICHIGAN'S LAID-OFF WORKERS
March 7, 2010 11:31 AM ET
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is part of a new partnership that provides free online learning for the state's unemployed workers.
FREE CLASSES FOR UNEMPLOYED
March 5, 2010 1:13 PM ET
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has formed a new partnership to provide free online learning for the state's unemployed workers.
SENIORS GET TECH-SAVVY, CONNECTED
November 6, 2008 9:57 AM ET
Tony Fama is passionate about empowering baby boomers and seniors. And a partnership with WCCCD is providing hands-on computer instruction to seniors to do just that.
By Michelle Martinez Bassett
My College
GAY AUTHOR SPEAKS TO BABY BOOMERS
August 18, 2008 10:00 AM ET
By Matt Hanne
Liberty Press
As of July 2005, there were an estimated 78.2 million Baby Boomers, a term used to refer to those born between the years 1946-1964.
COMPANY GROWS ALONG WITH BABY BOOMERS' LIST OF NEEDS
June 9, 2008 9:50 AM ET
By Sarah A Webster
Detroit Free Press Business Writer
About a decade ago, Tony Fama, a former investigative reporter on Channel 4, started the Maria Madeline Project Inc. -- a company aimed at helping baby boomers with their growing needs.
HERE’S TO YOU, MOM
May 9, 2008 12:55 PM ET
By Jennie Miller
C & G Staff Writer
Growing up in the Bronx, N.Y., in an “old-world” Italian family surrounded by other “old world” Italian families, Tony Fama learned to respect his elders.
SENIORS EXPERIENCESENIORPOWER IN CANTON, OHIO
February 10, 2007 8:28 AM ET
The Independent
By: Flo Lynn
“We are a 501C3 charitable organization which means we provide services to the community seniors,” explained Ron Kiefer, director of Mayfield Senior Center at 1325 13th St. S.W., wedged in the southwest border of Canton and Perry Township.
SENIORS LOG ON TO COMPUTERS IN WADSWORTH
April 20, 2006 7:57 AM ET
The Gazette
By Bruce F. Griffin
Dan Foster, Firestone's retread division manager in the late 1970's, didn't have to rely on computers to do his job. Maintained in a climate-controlled room, access to the machines was limited.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS 'POWERFUL'
January 17, 2005 7:50 AM ET
The View
Playing card games and passing notes is certainly not acceptable classroom behavior, unless you are a senior citizen participating in "ExperienceSeniorPower."
HOME-BASED COMPUTER EDUCATION PROGRAM LINKS SENIORS, CHILDREN
September 15, 2004 9:07 AM ET
The Associated Press
By Sarah Karush
Wadia Bajoka, a 71-year-old Iraqi immigrant, enjoys knitting, gardening, and baking pungent meat pies that she presents to guests in an old-fashioned display of hospitality.
WEB SITE ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO TEACH OLDER RELATIVES COMPUTER SKILLS
May 14, 2004 12:14 PM ET
Selling To Seniors
By: Jean Van RyzinA subscription-based web site aims to bring the generations together by offering ways children and young adults can teach their older family members the ins and outs of the computer. ExperienceSeniorPower.com has 7,600 unique monthly members in 18 states.
SENIORS, YOUNGSTERS LEARN SKILLS TOGETHER
April 17, 2004 9:14 AM ET
The News Herald
Senior citizens and children are learning computer skills together thanks to a $370,000 federal grant to St. Vincent de Paul.
GRANDKIDS GIVE GRANDPARENTS GIFT OF COMPUTER LEARNING
February 27, 2004 7:02 PM ET
NewsUSA
By: Mila Lowery
Sixty-five-year-old Gaynell Junior never thought she'd learn to use a computer. But, that was before her 15-year-old grandson bought her a gift membership to ExperienceSeniorPower.com. "I'm learning so much and making friends with seniors across the country and I never have to leave the house," she said.
GRANT HELPS SENIORS LEARN COMPUTER SKILLS
December 1, 2003 2:49 PM ET
The Oakland Press
December 1, 2003
By Renee SaundersClawson resident Bertha O'Connor, at 78, is a senior citizen, but she's not going to be behind the times when it comes to high-tech items such as computers.
JUNIORS, SENIORS SWAP TEACHER-STUDENT ROLES
April 2, 2003 12:00 AM ET
The Macomb Daily
April 2, 2003
By Gina Joseph
STUDENTS DIRECT SENIORS THROUGH COMPUTER MAZE
January 22, 2003 12:00 AM ET
The Detroit News
January 22, 2003
By Kevin Brown
LEARNING TO SURF
January 1, 2003 12:00 AM ET
Michigan Health & Hospitals
January 2003
By Jennifer Oberski
TAKING ACTION TO HELP
September 18, 2002 12:00 AM ET
The Times Recorder
September 18, 2002
MARIA MADELINE PROJECT INTRODUCED
September 12, 2002 12:00 AM ET
Our Town
September 12, 2002
PROJECT LIFE...LINKING INTERGENERATIONS FOR ENRICHMENT
May 1, 2002 12:00 AM ET
The American Senior Gazette
May 2002
SENIORS LEARN HOW TO SURF
January 1, 2002 12:00 AM ET
The Senior Banner
January 2002
By: Sue Mize
Manager, American House Northville
PROGRAM PAIRS SENIORS WITH COMPUTER-SAVVY TEENAGERS
October 7, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Southfield Eccentric
October 7, 2001
By: Susan B. Tauber
MARIA MADELINE PROJECT
October 1, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Salt Shaker
A Publication of Girl Scouts of Macomb County, Michigan
October 2001
TEEN-AGERS BRIDGE GENERATION COMPUTER GAP
August 3, 2001 12:00 AM ET
The Detroit News
August 3rd, 2001
By Jennifer Brooks
COMPUTER TRAINING BRINGS SENIORS AND YOUTH TOGETHER
June 8, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Catholic News Service
June 8, 2001
By Carol Zimmermann
AGELESS EXCHANGE
March 1, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Hour Detroit Magazine
March, 2001
POWER SURGE
March 1, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Balance Magazine
March/April 2001
MIKE WENDLAND: COMPUTER CLASSES PAIR KIDS AND SENIORS
February 5, 2001 12:00 AM ET
Detroit Free Press
February 5, 2001
CHAT ROOM
November 19, 2000 12:00 AM ET
Alzheimer's Association (Volume 29)
November 19, 2000
FUELING FAITH
November 12, 2000 12:00 AM ET
The Sunday Star
November 12, 2000
By: Nikki Zakrzewski
