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MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL LAUNCHES ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Isoph Develops Online Course to Train Local Cultural Council Leaders in All 351 Massachusetts Cities and Towns

Carrboro, NC (October 7, 2004) - Isoph, an innovative learning technology company serving nonprofits, associations, and other mission-driven organizations, is pleased to announce the launch of LCC Basics Training, an online course to support the Massachusetts Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program. The on-demand course, developed by Isoph in conjunction with Massachusetts Cultural Council staff, will replace the traditional face-to-face training of over 2,500 LCC volunteer members each year.

Local cultural councils in each Massachusetts community review applications from individuals, schools, and organizations for projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences that provide a local public benefit. Grant allocations are made to all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns to support community cultural activities.

"The LCC Basics Training online course provides an accessible, convenient way for volunteer leaders in every community to understand the requirements and techniques for managing their local grant process," says Dawn Heinen, Massachusetts Cultural Council technology project manager.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences, in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of communities. The Local Cultural Council Program provides a grassroots complement to the agency's centralized grant programs.

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