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"Salem Cyberspace, founded in April 2002, started as a not-for-profit technology center dedicated to helping people of all ages, ethnic cultures, and social and economic backgrounds become proficient in the use of computer technology. | "'''Salem Cyberspace''', founded in April 2002, started as a not-for-profit technology center dedicated to helping people of all ages, ethnic cultures, and social and economic backgrounds become proficient in the use of computer technology. Their original goal was not just to "teach people how to use computers but to provide them with opportunities to use these new skills and knowledge in a meaningful way" according to their website. Salem CyberSpace expands the educational and career opportunities for low-income youth and adults utilizing state-of-the-art technology. | ||
Salem Cyberspace is open to all 12 years and | Salem Cyberspace is open to all 12 years and older, who want to broaden their technology skills. The center sees technology as a tool to teach English, financial literacy, and job readiness. All programs are free and supported by foundation and government grants. | ||
Salem Cyberspace | Salem Cyberspace was located at 98 Lafayette Street, downtown Salem. | ||
In 2015, they changed their name to reflect a new sense of purpose. Later, they moved the organization to Shetland Park. | |||
The new name is LEAP for Education. Some of their new mission includes an academic learning center, college success program and after school partnerships. | |||
*In April 2026, founder Linda Saris retired as Executive Director. Deputy Director Kayla Dorst, a LEAP alumnus and first-generation Salem State graduate will take her place as Executive Director. | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[http://leap4ed.org/ Leap for Education] website | |||
*"LEAP names Dorst as new exec. director", ''Salem Evening News'', April 16, 2026 | |||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 1 May 2026
"Salem Cyberspace, founded in April 2002, started as a not-for-profit technology center dedicated to helping people of all ages, ethnic cultures, and social and economic backgrounds become proficient in the use of computer technology. Their original goal was not just to "teach people how to use computers but to provide them with opportunities to use these new skills and knowledge in a meaningful way" according to their website. Salem CyberSpace expands the educational and career opportunities for low-income youth and adults utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
Salem Cyberspace is open to all 12 years and older, who want to broaden their technology skills. The center sees technology as a tool to teach English, financial literacy, and job readiness. All programs are free and supported by foundation and government grants.
Salem Cyberspace was located at 98 Lafayette Street, downtown Salem.
In 2015, they changed their name to reflect a new sense of purpose. Later, they moved the organization to Shetland Park.
The new name is LEAP for Education. Some of their new mission includes an academic learning center, college success program and after school partnerships.
- In April 2026, founder Linda Saris retired as Executive Director. Deputy Director Kayla Dorst, a LEAP alumnus and first-generation Salem State graduate will take her place as Executive Director.
See Also
Leap for Education website
- "LEAP names Dorst as new exec. director", Salem Evening News, April 16, 2026
