North Side Community Computer Lab

Who are we?

NSCCL is a not-for-profit educational computer lab located at 501 James St. Syracuse, NY 13203. Our Goal is to educate individuals in the Syracuse community, teaching skills necessary for modern communication and business with the use of computers.

Classes are taught primarily by volunteers of the Syracuse University community. This effort is coordinated by the Lutheran Campus Ministry, from which many students have volunteered their time. All instruction, operation, marketing and maintenance of the lab is provided through volunteered time by students interested in serving their community.

How do we operate?

NSCCL is funded entirely through donations. Originally founded with money provided by “Weed n Seed,” a U.S. Department of Justice initiative, NSCCL now seeks donations to ensure the continual education of the Syracuse Community. To find out ways in which you can help please visit our Donations page.

Why do we teach? (And who teaches?)

The Volunteers of NSCCL give their time because they see a need in the community. As computers continue to penetrate deeper into the everyday lives of our culture it is vital that people learn to harness the capabilities they provide. Individuals with little or no computer experience are frequently confused, or even intimidated, by computers and do not know where to begin learning. That is why NSCCL was created.

The mission of NSCCL is to bring new computer users to a comfortable level where they can explore the world of computers on their own. Although we are located in a Lutheran church we are open and encouraging to people from all walks of life. Regardless of race, creed, culture, level of education, or financial status we encourage anyone curious about computers to join us in learning.

Additional Information

	NSCCL is a non-profit educational facility sponsored by The Step Center and is funded entirely through third-party donations. All instructional staff of NSCCL volunteer their time.