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Nov 14

New Digital Equity Funding Available for California!

  • November 14, 2024
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FundingExciting news! California has received a $70.2 million federal grant to support communities working to close the digital equity gap across the state. This funding aims to help underserved populations gain access to technology and the internet. It will provide resources and opportunities to expand digital literacy programs and improve connectivity in communities that need it most.

To learn more about the grant, check out the California Department of Technology’s newsroom.

To discover how CTN can help you close the digital divide with this funding, complete this inquiry form letting us know about your community’s needs.

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  • Learner Booklet: A 70-page guide with step-by-step instructions and visuals to support learners.
  • Trainer Guide: Comprehensive lesson plans, teaching tips, and activities to make classes engaging and interactive.

Covering key topics like Android basics, internet usage, email, videoconferencing, and digital safety, this curriculum is a valuable tool for any digital literacy program. The curriculum is generalized to account for a variety of Android devices, but it is geared towards tablets.

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Celebrating Caregivers—Practicing Good Digital Citizenship: Join us on Thursday, November 21 at 11 a.m. PT for this month’s Lunch & Learn webinar. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we’ll explore how caregivers can confidently reinforce the digital skills their loved ones are learning, from using health care portals to managing daily online tasks. Register for the webinar.

CTN’s 2023 Annual Report is Live! Last year, we distributed nearly 1,400 devices to individuals in need and provided technology classes to more than 2,700 learners. We also trained 183 leaders to promote digital inclusion in their communities. Learn more about our successes and lessons learned in our recently-published Annual Report.

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