I very much appreciate the service that Level provides. I truly enjoy being able to continue to learn and prepare for when I am able to leave prison and jump back into the world full steam ahead with all the knowledge I have gained. It is by God's grace we can help one another.
Prison Education Program
How The Internet Works
How The Internet Works teaches the fundamental concepts of internet technology. Level’s internet technology training for people in prison covers the evolution of the first computer networks, the importance of breaking digital information into small packets and how information is sent from one computer to another. Additionally, this guide provides helpful information about staying safe online and getting a job in the field of internet technology after release from prison.
Enrollment fee is a one-time payment that includes this guide and Level's entire prison education program including all educational and job training guides and all certificates. No hidden monthly payments or recurring fees. The enrollment fee includes shipping.
What they'll learn:
- Understand the core concepts of packets, protocols and decentralization
- Learn how modern computer networks evolved from early telephone switchboards
- Begin to explore the four primary “layers” of the internet
- Understand how information can get from one computer to another halfway around the world
Guide includes:
Job training
Technical knowledge
Career exploration
Quiz
Schedule
Self-guided - learners complete at their own paceGuide length
44 pagesTime to complete
~10 hoursWhat is Level?
Level is a popular, independent, nonprofit prison education program that offers education, career training and personal development for people in prison and connects with family members and supporters on the outside. Our unique approach can reach nearly any person at any prison, even those in high security or solitary confinement. 7,052 people in prison have spent 103,380 hours using the Level program inside 1,068 prisons across the country.
Testimonials for this guide:
- Devin, incarcerated in Missouri
This guide gave me great ideas when it comes to technology jobs. I'm passionate when it comes to computer technology. One of the first things I'm going to do when I get out of prison is use the internet, and with this knowledge and information from this guide, I'll be able to use the web without a problem.
- Miguel, in prison in California
You all at Level relate to the incarcerated's desires and needs to still be productive citizens in society. You realize we are still human beings with families and friends, too. We still strive to return better and renewed! Thank you! I really appreciate this guide and all that you are doing.
- Joseph, in prison in Texas
