Another year brings the return of the groundbreaking digital literacy programs, Digital Skills Training Initiative and Teens Teach Tech, backed by Connected Nation and powered by AT&T. These programs aim to disseminate essential digital skills and technologies to diverse communities and bring significant change to people’s lives.
Back in Action: Connected Nation’s Digital Skills Training
Connected Nation’s Digital Skills Training Initiative and Teens Teach Tech are once again ready to hit the ground running. With the instrumental aid of AT&T, these programs saw exceptional triumphs, educating more than 16,000 adults in digital skills within just 18 months. Teens Teach Tech empowers tech-fluent teenagers to lend their skills to their communities either as compensated service projects or for gaining financial advantages.
The Impact of Teens Teach Tech and Connected Nation Programs
In 2023 alone, over 12,000 adults benefited from 576 teenager-led workshops across 17 states under the auspices of Teens Teach Tech. Further, through its Digital Skills Training Initiative, Connected Nation has trained over 4,000 adults across 21 states with assistance from over 200 nonprofits and community organizations. The two distinct yet equally potent programs offer extensive digital skills courses encompassing rudimentary computer know-how to advanced internet safety practices.
How to Participate in Connected Nation’s Upcoming Initiatives
Connected Nation encourages more entities, such as nonprofits, schools, places of worship, and other community organizations, to collaborate with them and broaden their scope even further. Communities interested in partaking or gaining more knowledge can visit their website. These partnerships focus on addressing local digital divide issues and enhancing the reach and impact of Connected Nation’s initiatives.
In conclusion, Connected Nation and its digital-skills-training programs, backed by AT&T, are set to bring further strides in digital literacy. Having made a considerable impact already, they are ready again to empower local communities and reduce the digital divide. Its collaborative approach and dedication to the cause make it ideal for communities and organizations seeking to boost their populations’ digital literacy.
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