Empowering Connectivity

Ensuring Access, Skills, and Thoughtful Engagement in a Digital World

In today’s world, access to technology is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity for education, employment, healthcare, and civic engagement. Technology has become deeply woven into daily life, shaping how people learn, work, connect, and advocate for themselves. But without access, skills, and a clear understanding of how to engage with digital tools meaningfully, many are left behind. In addition to access, digital equity is about using our technology with purpose, setting goals for its role in life, and knowing when and how to engage with it.

An awareness of technology’s impact is part of every service CTIC provides. Learn more about any of our services to see how digital equity plays a role in shaping how we all work, learn, and live.

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Our Approach to Digital Equity

CTIC’s digital equity work is grounded in three core pillars that build sustainable, long-term solutions:

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Our Approach to Digital Equity

CTIC’s digital equity work is grounded in three core pillars that build sustainable, long-term solutions:

Technology Access & Sustainability

    • Distributing computers and internet-enabled devices to individuals, families, and organizations.
    • Creating a more sustainable relationship with technology through responsible refurbishment, reuse, and recycling.
    • Advocating for broadband expansion and increasing connectivity for underserved communities.

Digital Skills & Workforce Readiness

    • Personalized coaching and credentialing to help individuals use technology effectively for work and daily life.
    • Workshops that focus on both digital skills and digital mindfulness—helping people recognize when technology serves them and when it does not.
    • Workforce development programs, including apprenticeships and advanced digital training, to create opportunities in technology fields.

Community & Organizational Capacity

    • Leading digital equity coalitions at the local and state level to coordinate sustainable, community-led digital inclusion efforts.
    • Helping human service and workforce organizations integrate digital inclusion into their programs.
    • Advocating for funding and policies that expand access to technology and digital education.

Who We Impact

CTIC’s digital equity initiatives serve individuals and organizations across the community, including:

  • Veterans & Job Seekers:Providing tools and training for career growth.
  • Older Adults:Supporting digital literacy while ensuring safe, mindful engagement with technology.
  • Low-Income Families & Students:Connecting households with devices and digital skills training.
  • Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs:Offering resources to build digital capacity and competitiveness.
  • Community Organizations & Nonprofits:Equipping service providers with sustainable technology solutions and digital equity strategies.
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Invest in Digital Equity

As more services, opportunities, and resources shift online, ensuring individuals have the ability to engage effectively benefits everyone. Expanding digital equity means more people can access online services, workforce opportunities, education, and financial tools, strengthening local economies and reducing barriers to participation in modern life. It’s an investment that pays dividends—connecting businesses with customers, employers with skilled workers, and communities with the resources they need to thrive.

Digital equity is about equipping individuals with the tools to build, contribute, and navigate a world that increasingly exists online. Supporting device distribution, digital skills training, and sustainable inclusion efforts ensures more people can contribute, connect, and innovate in an increasingly connected world.

Contact us to explore funding opportunities, partnership initiatives, or ways to contribute to our mission.

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