As more people become connected to the internet, the Door County Broadband Office, United Way of Door County, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, and more than a half dozen other partners want to make sure you have the skills to stay safe while browsing. The free classes are a part of Digital Inclusion Week, which runs October 7th through 11th. According to BroadbandNow, just over 67 percent of Door County residents have access to internet speeds of over 25 Mbps. Those numbers are expected to improve in the coming year as municipalities continue to ink deals with internet service providers to bring broadband to their communities. That includes the Town of Sturgeon Bay, which recently announced its partnership with AT&T. Broadband Coordinator Jessica Hatch says they are great resources being offered as the internet becomes more complex for all users, especially older adults.

The Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department- South Station will host sessions on "Netiquette" and Internet Safety, Ethics, and Identifying Credible Sources on October 8th.  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's Sister Bay campus will host sessions on "Netiquette" and Internet Safety for Kids on October 9th. You can click this link to register for the digital skills classes.