BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Broome County is welcoming in the Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking, or ATTAIN lab. It's a statewide program that was started to help those struggling to keep up with the modern world.

"They do not have their careers, they are struggling with perhaps two or three part-time jobs in order to provide for their families and struggle with educating their children," said William Chalmers of the SUNY Center for Academic and Workforce Development.

The ATTAIN lab will provide free online classes to help people prepare for school and the work place. Topics include everything from ESL to GED preparation to computer fundamentals and web design. The courses are free of charge and will be held every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

"So if people are working, if they're in school, if they have families, they can choose when they would like to come so it fits into their schedule," said Jennifer Lesko, the Broome County Urban League CEO.

An initial investment of $1 million in state funds has been secured for the program, which promises not only the necessary skills, but direct links to career paths.

"People aren't just coming in on their own and learning a program, but they're going to be connected up with employers, with BOCES, with certification programs and more important, will be able to design programs to meet specific employer needs," said Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.

Two ATTAIN labs have been set up, with the other at Carlisle Hills Housing Authority. Classes begin November 3rd.