Winston-Salem to open free technology and music labs

The city of Winston-Salem is launching two free specialized technology laboratories at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to provide digital training and creative development opportunities. The initiative is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Parks and Recreation, WinstonNet, and Digital Bridges Forsyth.

The first facility, a Computer Training Lab, will feature at least 15 workstations. It will offer training in digital literacy, internet usage, cybersecurity fundamentals, web development, application programming, and network administration to assist with professional development. The city expects over 100 residents to utilize these programs monthly.

The second facility, a Music and Digital Arts Lab, is designed primarily for pre-teens and adolescents. This space will focus on combining technology with creativity, offering instruction in music production and recording, digital content creation, multimedia storytelling, and digital design. Construction is scheduled to begin on September 28 and is expected to be completed in approximately four months.