Oakland's New Source of Inspiration and Practical Training

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 20, 2009 -- Oakland has long been recognized as the birthplace, growing-up place or residence of artists and social visionaries. Just a few are actors Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood and authors Amy Tan and Jack London.

The founders of the Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC) stand on this legacy with their new vision to help turn Oakland into a thriving center of digital arts and entrepreneurial innovation. They envision great economic and creative success by partnering currently jobless or underemployed people in Oakland with some of the brightest minds in Oakland, Silicon Valley and beyond.

ODALC will serve people of all ages. Its target service base, however, are 18-35 year-olds. This group went through school (if indeed they finished school) before the computer revolution, and many of them cannot commit to a community college. Many lack a support system that could help them stay out of trouble and move towards a satisfying life. The board of directors and youthful presenters for ODALC have a special bond and ability to communicate with this group.

ODALC, which will formally launch first quarter 2010, is already putting together its first offerings: www.inspireoakland.com is an online community and collection of resources for small business owners and non-profit organizations. Prominent guest speakers and instructors with a passion for helping others succeed are already being booked for presentations early next year.

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