Additional PA E-rate Trainings Scheduled – Register Now!

January 15, 2016

Two additional E-rate workshops (webinars) have been scheduled for PA schools and libraries and I hope that you will plan to attend any of them that are relevant to your specific needs.  The workshops are, of course, free, but registration is required.

* E-rate for Beginners: Where to Start

Tuesday, January 19, 1:00 – 2:00

Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016Beg

This webinar will provide a brief overview of E-rate for individuals that are new to the program.  Live questions will be taken during this webinar and the PowerPoint will be available for later viewing at https://e-ratepa.org/?page_id=745.  Topics covered will include:

• What is the E-rate EPC portal and how to get registered in the system
• Where to find out if you have any forms due from previous years
• What is eligible/not eligible
• How to calculate E-rate discounts
• What are the basic steps of the E-rate application process and deadlines to apply

* Category 2 E-rate Training for PA Applicants

Thursday, January 21, 1 – 2:30

Registration:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016C2v2

This webinar will provide PA schools with a refresher on applying for Category 2 funding and will mainly focus on the competitive bidding requirements related to Category 2 procurements.  This session is not for vendors.  Live questions will be taken and an archive of the PowerPoint will be at: https://e-ratepa.org/?page_id=745.  Topics that will be covered include:

• What equipment/services are eligible for Category 2 funding
• How C2 budgets are calculated
• Competitive bidding requirements and options
• Prevailing wage requirements and steps
• Newspaper advertisement requirements
• Purchasing timelines

See you then!

— Julie

Julie Tritt Schell

PA E-rate Coordinator

717-730-7133 – o
717-730-9060 – f
jtschell@comcast.net
www.e-ratepa.org

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