Objective
With the assistance of foundations, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, community leaders and the community at large, we are opening computer labs in every underprivileged and underserved community in New York City.
Objective
With the assistance of foundations, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, community leaders and the community at large, we are opening computer labs in every underprivileged and underserved community in New York City.
Reason
The digital divide has been discussed for decades; however, the recent pandemic shed an even bigger light on the need to embed and sustain the use of technology in underprivileged and underserved communities.
Reason
The digital divide has been discussed for decades; however, the recent pandemic shed an even bigger light on the need to ingratiate and sustain the use of technology in underprivileged and underserved communities.
Plan of action
- Fundraising
- Purchase of devices and equipment (laptops, desktops, printers and smartboards)
- Securing wi-fi in the designated facilities for the computer labs
- Have City Council members assist with identifying and maintaining the computer labs in their districts
- Develop and maintain computer lab infrastructure to ensure maximum participation and value to each community
- Scheduling of programming (e.g. S.T.E.A.M. courses, Microsoft Office tutorials, Certifications, open use for patrons, etc.)
Plan of action
- Fundraising
- Purchase of devices and equipment (laptops, desktops, printers and smartboards)
- Have City Council members and/or their office assist with identifying and maintaining the computer labs in their districts
- Securing wi-fi in the designated facilities for the computer labs
- Implementation of infrastructure
- Scheduling of programming (S.T.E.A.M. courses, Microsoft Office tutorials, Certifications, open use for patrons, etc.)