To take a computer training class, costs start at $2800. The cost may not be an issue for some but most people would rather go without computer knowledge or learn whenever they need to learn it. There are free online courses but if you don't have a computer or know how to use one, it would not be helpful. With these things in mind, I decided to start an organization Pro15 (Proverbs 1:5 - - - A wise [man] will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels). With this organization, I hope to be able to give those who lack the knowledge of the computer, the opportunity to gain it at zero cost to them.  

The next 2 to 3 years, I would like to increase my locations to the point where Pro15 would be providing the computer training, at the most, 6 days a week. Hopefully Pro15 will have a brick and mortar location or center to provide the training services to the community. With the increased community traffic, Pro15 hopefully would acquire investors, sponsors, and / or funding to be able to expand the operation, possibly be able to hire a few people and offer more free services to the community.

After 3 years, Pro15 will be running seminars out of my own facility where we would be providing a free business center. This center would provide services to assist people in securing employment such as a computer room for job searching, resume creation assistance, and interview training. For those how are taking the course, we would provide a box lunch prior to the class starting, it is hard to learn on an empty stomach! For those who complete the basic computer training and show 100% improvement and a willingness to learn, Pro15 would give them a basic refurbished desktop or laptop so they can keep exercising their newly acquired skills in preparation for their new position in the workplace.

From the United States Census Bureau regarding Indianapolis population estimates as of July 1, 2021, 86.4% are high school graduate or higher making an average of $50,513 annually. 16.9% of the population is in poverty. Pro15’s goal is to reach the lower-income community. The need for individuals who have the basic knowledge of computer usage and the ability to use Windows Office applications in the workplace is in high demand. The majority of the jobs on the market require some basic computer knowledge of a computer.