Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Digital Equity Research Tech Goes Home has gathered extensive research to support and inform our work. Take a look below and get a glimpse of why we do what we do. The Digital Divide and Economic Benefits of Broadband Access by The Council of Economic Advisors "Just under half of households in the bottom income quintile using the Internet at home, compared to 95 percent of households in the top quintile." "Academic research shows that using online job search leads to better labor market outcomes, including faster re-employment for unemployed individuals, yet because of a digital divide, low- income households are less able to use these tools than high-income households." "Addressing the digital divide requires effort on multiple fronts, including policies that make broadband more affordable." "When Google Fiber was to be rolled out in Kansas City, speeds on existing networks in Kansas surged 86 percent." "Effective digital literacy training may require place-based or demographically tailored interventions." Digital Divide Persists Even as Lower-Income Americans Make Gains in Tech Adoption by Pew Research Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year: 44% don’t have home broadband services 46% don’t have a computer “By comparison, each of these technologies is nearly ubiquitous among adults in households earning $100,000 or more a year.” “As of early 2019, 26% of adults living in households earning less than $30,000 a year are “smartphone-dependent” internet users – meaning they own a smartphone but do not have broadband internet at home. This represents a substantial increase from 12% in 2013. In contrast, only 5% of those living in households earning $100,000 or more fall into this category in 2019.” “In 2015, 35% of lower-income households with school-age children did not have a broadband internet connection at home” ? FACT SHEET: 2016 BROADBAND PROGRESS REPORT from the FCC "One-third of all Americans – 100 million people – haven’t adopted broadband at home. Broadband adoption is key to America’s competitiveness – to jobs, e-government, education, and energy. Compare that to South Korea and Singapore where adoption rates top 90 percent." "Internationally, the U.S. continues to lag behind a number of other developed nations, ranking 16th out of 34 countries" Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2019 by Pew Research “92% of adults from households earning $75,000 or more a year say they have broadband internet at home, but that share falls to 56% among those whose annual household income falls below $30,000.” “Half of non-broadband users today say they do not subscribe to broadband because the cost of a monthly subscription is too expensive, while 31% say the cost of a computer is too expensive.” Closing the K–12 Digital Divide in the Age of Distance Learning by Common Sense Media & Boston Consulting Group "Approximately 15 million to 16 million K-12 public school students, or 30% of all public K-12 students , live in households either without an internet connection or device adequate for distance learning at home, a higher number than previously recorded; and of these students, approximately nine million students live in households with neither an adequate connection nor an adequate device for distance learning." "300,000 to 400,000 K-12 teachers live in households without adequate internet connectivity, roughly 10 percent of all public school teachers, and 100,000 teachers lack adequate home computing devices." Limiting Broadband Investment to ‘Rural Only’ Discriminates Against Black Americans and other Communities of Color by National Digital Inclusion Alliance “All of the nation’s counties whose populations are at least 75% rural [those most likely to qualify for federal broadband subsidies], taken together, accounted for less than 8% of Americans living in households with no broadband. In contrast, the most urban counties - those with fewer than 5% rural residents - accounted for more than 35%.” "76% of residents living without broadband connection in the most rural third of U.S. counties were white and non-Hispanic. [...] In contrast, substantial majorities of the residents in households without broadband in our urban datasets were people of color. People of color accounted for 75% of the unconnected in cities with 200,000+ residents. Black residents alone accounted for 28% of the unconnected in 95%+ urban counties." "A federal broadband policy which provides funding only for broadband infrastructure deployment, and only to areas which have no existing 25/3 Mbps residential broadband service - with no accompanying investment in affordable access and other measures to help urban as well as rural residents get connected - discriminates in a big way against Black Americans and other communities of color.” “All of the nation’s counties whose populations are at least 75% rural [those most likely to qualify for federal broadband subsidies], taken together, accounted for less than 8% of Americans living in households with no broadband. In contrast, the most urban counties - those with fewer than 5% rural residents - accounted for more than 35%.” "76% of residents living without broadband connection in the most rural third of U.S. counties were white and non-Hispanic. [...] In contrast, substantial majorities of the residents in households without broadband in our urban datasets were people of color. People of color accounted for 75% of the unconnected in cities with 200,000+ residents. Black residents alone accounted for 28% of the unconnected in 95%+ urban counties." "A federal broadband policy which provides funding only for broadband infrastructure deployment, and only to areas which have no existing 25/3 Mbps residential broadband service - with no accompanying investment in affordable access and other measures to help urban as well as rural residents get connected - discriminates in a big way against Black Americans and other communities of color.” OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL? TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING IN LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES from The Joan Ganz Cooney Ce nter "Most low- and moderate-income families have some form of Internet connection, but many are under-connected, with mobile-only access and inconsistent connectivity." "One third (33%) of those below the poverty level rely on mobile-only Internet access." "Among families who have home Internet access, half (52%) say their access is too slow, one quarter (26%) say too many people share the same computer, and one fifth (20%) say their Internet has been cut off in the last year due to lack of payment." "Parents with mobile-only access are [...] 25 percentage points less likely to use online banking or bill-paying (49% vs. 74%), 14 percentage points less likely to apply for jobs or services online (42% vs. 56%), and 12 percentage points less likely to get news or follow local events online (70% vs. 82%)." "Four in 10 parents without a home computer (40%) or home Internet access (42%) say the main reason they do not have these items is because they are too expensive." "Children from low- and moderate-income families use computers and the Internet for a variety of educational activities, but those without home access are less likely to go online to pursue their interest. [...] 35% of those with mobile only access say they 'often' do this, compared to 52% of those with home access." "Children and parents frequently learn with, and about, technology together, especially in families with the lowest incomes and where parents have less education." "Among parents who did not graduate from high school, 62% say their child has helped them with technology, compared with 45% of parents who graduated from college." "Among families with more than one 6- to 13-year-old and a computer in the home, [...] more than half (53%) of children from the lowest income group (less than $25,000 a year) 'often' help each other learn about computers and technology, compared to 33% of those in the higher-income group ($45,000–65,000 a year)." 10% of Americans Don't use the internet. Who are they? by Pew Research 3 in 10 adults with "less than a high school education" do not use the internet. "Adults from households earning less than $30,000 a year are far more likely than the most affluent adults to not use the internet (18% vs. 2%)." "Seniors are much more likely than younger adults to say they never go online [...] 27% still do not use the internet, compared with fewer than 10% of adults under the age of 65." WHAT IT'S LIKE TO GO ON THE INTERNET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME - AT AGE 82. by the Washington Post "Seniors who log on tend to be far more educated about their health ; they’re far less isolated and more independent ." "One study out of the University of Michigan suggested that Internet use could cut depression risk among seniors by more than 30 percent — a huge finding, given the wide-ranging effects that depression and isolation have on senior’s health." Millions of U.S. Workers Have "Limited or No Digital Skills" by HR Dive “More than 1 in 10 workers are employed in manufacturing, and one third lack key digital skills." This equals about 5.6 million workers in manufacturing who have low digital skills. “Approximately 1 in 7 American workers is employed in the health and social assistance sector, and one-third lack key digital skills.” This equals about 6.7 million workers in this sector with low digital skills. “Nearly one-third of workers with limited digital skills are younger than 35.” The Digital Edge: Middle-Skill Workers and Careers by Burning Glass Technologies “More than 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs (82%) require digital skills” “Digitally intensive middle-skill jobs pay more than non-digital middle-skill jobs: Baseline digital skills alone pay a 17% premium over non-digital roles.” “Eight in 10 (78%) of middle-skill jobs demand facility with productivity software, and these digital jobs pay a premium over non-digital middle-skill roles. Additionally, productivity software is necessary for upward movement.” Digital Skills & Employment Foundational Skills for Career Progress by Urban Institute “Between 2002 and 2016, the share of all jobs with high digital content more than quadrupled, from 4.8 to 23.0 percent. This reflects both an increase in the digital nature of existing jobs and the addition of new digital jobs.” “Research suggests the demand for jobs requiring digital skills will increase [...] employers will increasingly desire workers with foundational digital skills as the digitization of jobs and tasks increases.” “Many occupations that were previously technology-free, such as janitorial work, now require technology for such basic tasks as checking room assignments and filling out time cards.” “[...] ‘the increased use of electronic job applications makes it difficult for those with low literacy skills to get a job’ [...] Online tools are now the most important resource for many job seekers” Strategies for teaching foundational digital skills: Teach skills in context In-person teaching Match training to people’s needs Access to digital tools Digital Inclusion & Education Nearly one-in-five teens can’t always finish their homework because of the digital divide by Pew Research “Some 15% of U.S. households with school-age children do not have a high-speed internet connection at home” “Roughly one-third of households with children ages 6 to 17 and whose annual income falls below $30,000 a year do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, compared with just 6% of such households earning $75,000 or more a year. These broadband disparities are particularly pronounced for black and Hispanic households with school-age children – especially those with low household incomes.” “17% of teens say they are often or sometimes unable to complete homework assignments because they do not have reliable access to a computer or internet connection.” “24% of teens whose annual family income is less than $30,000 say the lack of a dependable computer or internet connection often or sometimes prohibits them from finishing their homework, but that share drops to 9% among teens who live in households earning $75,000 or more a year.” Advancing Digital Equity and Closing the Homework Gap: The Need to Connect Students at Home by The Consortium for School Networking & Alliance for Excellent Education “Today, roughly seven in ten teachers assign homework that requires access to broadband. But the FCC’s data suggest that almost one in three households do not subscribe to broadband services at any speed.” Parental Involvement in Schools by Child Trends "Students with parents who are involved in their school tend to have fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance, and are more likely to complete high school than students whose parents are not involved in their school." The Numbers Behind the Broadband "Homework Gap" by Pew Research "31.4% of households whose incomes fall below $50,000 and with children ages 6 to 17 do not have a high-speed internet connection at home. [...] By comparison, only 8.4% of households with annual incomes over $50,000 lack a broadband internet connection at home. In other words, low-income homes with children are four times more likely to be without broadband than their middle or upper-income counterparts." NTIA BROADBAND MAP This map displays broadband technologies offered to end users.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. حلقات الويب ستجد هنا ندوات الويب القادمة للتسجيل فيها بالإضافة إلى تسجيلات الندوات عبر الإنترنت المكتملة. لا تتردد في المشاهدة والتعلم! WALTHAM مكتب استقرار الإسكان ، مدينة بوسطن يساعد مكتب استقرار الإسكان السكان في العثور على مساكن مستقرة وآمنة وبأسعار معقولة والحفاظ عليها. يتضمن الموقع موارد ومعلومات للأشخاص الذين تم إخلائهم ، والذين يواجهون صعوبة في دفع الإيجار ، أو وجود مشكلة مع المالك ، أو البحث عن سكن ، أو البحث عن مأوى ليلاً. Portugues

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. PAID PARTNERSHIPS Tech Goes Home offers two partnership tracks: our traditional TGH-Funded model and our Fee-for-Service model. In our traditional model, the full cost of the program is covered by Tech Goes Home. To learn more about the process of becoming a TGH-Funded partner, click here . Under our Fee-for-Service model, the partner site covers costs associated with offering the TGH program at their site. A paid partnership may be right for your organization if: You are interested in offering the Tech Goes Home program to a large number of learners, above and beyond the average of 40-60 learners who graduate from each TGH-Funded partner site per year. You are looking to get the partnership process started right away, rather than joining the TGH-Funded partnership waitlist. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW Tech Goes Home partners with other agencies (schools, nonprofits, libraries, and others) that work with people who need access to technology. Our program is a 15-hour digital skills course that can be conducted virtually or in-person. Learners who complete the course earn a Chromebook and one year of paid internet access. Partner sites choose one or two of their employees to run the TGH course at their site. After being certified as TGH Instructors, the partner site's employees then run the TGH course at their site. Our curriculum is customizable so that instructors teach the digital skills, apps, and websites they think are most useful for their specific learners. What TGH offers: Course model Training for individuals from the partner site who will run the digital literacy classes Instructor resources Support to instructors throughout the course via class visits, meetings, and emails Marketing materials for recruiting learners One new device (iPad or Chromebook) per participating household (learner or caregiver/child pair) One year of internet service per household, if the learner does not already have affordable, high-quality internet access at home Shipping and delivery of technology bundles to the partner site (if in-person) or learners' homes (if distance learning) What the partner offers: A fixed cost-per-household that covers the costs of TGH programming at your site Staff member(s) to serve as instructors Recruitment and enrollment of learners for the courses at your site STEPS TO BECOMING PAID PARTNER OF TGH 1. Fill out the Partnership Inquiry Form Please complete this New Partnership Inquiry form to send TGH your details. We will review your information and reach out to you via email with more information. 2. Meet with our team This meeting (either by phone or video) will be an opportunity for TGH to learn more about your organization, for you to learn more about TGH, and for us to discuss what a potential partnership might look like. We will cover programmatic components of the partnership as well as costs. Initial meetings must include the head of your school or organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). 3. Complete a Partnership Application and MOU Once we’ve mutually agreed to move forward with the partnership, TGH will email you an application to become a new partner site. This application must be completed by the head of your school or organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). We will also send an MOU outlining the terms of our partnership, which will need to be signed by the head of your site. 4. Identify one employee to serve as the TGH Program Supervisor at your site. The TGH Program Supervisor must be an employee of your site. This person will serve as TGH's main contact and responsible for: Keeping TGH up-to-date on staff changes related to instructors and site leadership Supervising the TGH program, instructors, assistants, and volunteers at your site. Answering inquiries and questions about the TGH program at your site that may be asked by TGH instructors at your site or individuals interested in becoming instructors at your site. TGH will ask the Program Supervisor to step in if TGH has issues with communication, logistics, or compliance with any instructors, assistants, or volunteers from your site. The TGH Program Supervisor will be asked to attend a 1-hour orientation to learn about the TGH program, its role, and the responsibilities and logistics that TGH requires of the site, instructors, assistants, and volunteers. 5. Identify employees who will apply to be the TGH Instructors at your site. If you’ve received a partnership confirmation from Tech Goes Home, please identify at least one staff member from your organization who can run the 15-hour Tech Goes Home course. We recommend two instructors per TGH course. These instructors need not be computer experts but should be comfortable using the internet, particularly tools such as email, Google search, Google Apps, and other basics. TGH Instructors help learners sign up for low-cost Internet and handle administrative duties related to the course, including tracking attendance and collecting learner forms. Most importantly, they should be welcoming, patient, and passionate about helping people learn life-changing skills! 6. Certify your TGH Instructors Once your site partnership is official, you will receive instructions to share with your staff about an instructor application. They must complete a four-step process to be certified as a Tech Goes Home Instructor. Complete an online instructor application Pass a short “Internet Basics” assessment with a score of 85% or higher Attend a 4-hour Instructor Orientation with our team. Complete a background CORI check. 7. Apply to start a course Certified instructors at official partner sites can submit a course application for each cohort they would like to teach. While we can not approve every course that our partners want to teach, we do our best to meet the demand. Once the course is approved, the site may recruit participants and run the course! TGH PROGRAM CALENDAR

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. 2023 Annual Meeting & Reception Please join us on November 1st for an evening of celebration and a sneak peek into the future of our work! Throughout the last year, thousands of individuals have gained digital skills and new devices, we've grown partnerships with communities across the state, and we've worked together to advocate for systemic solutions to the digital divide. We hope that you can join us for an energizing presentation of our new strategic plan, unveiling of our revamped website, and celebration of our outstanding instructors. The evening will include an opportunity to celebrate with food and drink provided by Google. View the Full Invitation RSVP by October 18th

تنظم سوق يبيع RESOURCES أعمال صغيرة ستجد هنا مجموعة من الأدوات عبر الإنترنت لمساعدة شركتك الصغيرة في التنظيم والتسويق والبيع ، جنبًا إلى جنب مع البرامج التعليمية الأساسية لمساعدتك على البدء في استخدامها. تنظم ORGANIZE تنظم سوق يبيع RESOURCES Google Calendar English Guide Guía en Español تقويم Google هو أداة مجانية تساعدك على تنظيم جدولك وتتبع المواعيد وتعيين التذكيرات. بالإضافة إلى ذلك ، يمكنك مشاركة أحداث معينة أو تقويمك بالكامل مع الآخرين. لا تفوت موعد مرة أخرى! RESOURCES RESOURCES Back to Top مدينة بوسطن بدء عمل تجاري English Guide Guía en Español ل بدء الأعمال دليل هو مدينة بوسطن موقع يوفر المعلومات والموارد والخدمات لأولئك الذين يتطلعون لبدء عمل تجاري في بوسطن. قسم تنمية المجتمع في كامبريدج English Guide Guía en Español إدارة تنمية المجتمع (CDD) هي وكالة التخطيط لمدينة كامبريدج. سيوضح لك هذا البرنامج التعليمي كيفية استخدام موقع CDD على الويب للعثور على سكن ميسور التكلفة ، وتعلم معلومات حول حدائق المدينة واستخدام روابط سريعة لاستكشاف المدينة. مقدمة في القضايا القانونية لأصحاب الأعمال الصغيرة الجزء 1: هيكل العمل الجزء الثاني: الملكية الفكرية الجزء الثالث: قانون العمل سوق MARKET Back to Top Yelp English Guide Guía en Español Yelp هو موقع ويب يستخدمه الأشخاص للعثور على معلومات حول الأنشطة التجارية المحلية وقراءة التعليقات من العملاء الآخرين. وفقًا لماشابل ، "بجانب Google ، ربما لا يوجد موقع أكثر أهمية للشركات الصغيرة من موقع Yelp." سيساعدك هذا البرنامج التعليمي في إنشاء وإدارة صفحة لعملك. Facebook مع أكثر من مليار مستخدم ، يساعدك Facebook على بناء علاقات مع العملاء الجدد والحاليين وزيادة المبيعات في النهاية من خلال الاستفادة من التسويق الشفهي. سيساعدك هذا البرنامج التعليمي على البدء. قم بزيارة facebook.com/business للحصول على المساعدة. اللغة الإنجليزية: سجل Engage Advertise إسبانول: Registrarse Atraer Publicidad يبيع SELL Back to Top Etsy English Guide Etsy هو سوق على الإنترنت حيث يشتري ويبيع 30 مليون مستخدم منتجات يدوية أو قديمة ومستلزمات الحرف. ستساعدك هذه البرامج التعليمية في إنشاء حساب وإنشاء متجرك والبدء في البيع! لمعرفة كيفية الحصول على قارئ بطاقات ائتمان Etsy مجاني لهاتفك الذكي أو جهازك اللوحي ، انتقل إلى www.etsy.com/reader. العودة إلى الأعلى

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. OUR PROGRAMS Click on "Let's Go!" to view tools and resources specific to each Tech Goes Home program. Let's Go! Here you will find a collection of apps caregivers can use to help young children develop early reading, writing, math, art, and science skills. TGH Early Childhood Let's Go! Here you will find a collection of online tools to help your small business organize, market, and sell, along with basic tutorials to help you start using these tools. TGH Small Business Here you will find a collection of online tools to help you live, learn, earn, work, and play, along with basic tutorials to help you start using these tools. TGH School & Community Let's Go!

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Opportunity Blueprint The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency for digital inclusion and brought greater attention to the deep inequities that drive the digital divide, yet we know that we have a long way to go before that gap is bridged. At the end of 2020, Tech Goes Home finalized our Opportunity Blueprint, which focuses on identifying changes we have made in light of the COVID-19 crisis and, based on these learnings, outlining our strategic decisions to successfully chart a path beyond the pandemic. Read the full document here.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Top of Page BOSTON CAMBRIDGE CHELSEA SOMERVILLE حلقات الويب ستجد هنا ندوات الويب القادمة للتسجيل فيها بالإضافة إلى تسجيلات الندوات عبر الإنترنت المكتملة. لا تتردد في المشاهدة والتعلم! BOSTON BOSTON التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده Google Hangouts و Meet رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: بالنسبة إلى ورشة عمل Google Hangouts & Meet عبر الويب ، سنستكشف أوجه التشابه والاختلاف بين كلا الخيارين ، ونتعمق في طرق استخدام كل منهما ، ونكتشف أيهما قد يكون الأفضل لاحتياجات معينة. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice English Guide Guía en Español हिंदी में गाइड حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice English Guide Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE Back to Top تعرف على جهاز Chromebook الخاص بك English Guide Guía en Español "Find It Cambridge is a website containing a directory of services and resources for children, youth, and families residing in Cambridge." Cambridge Dept of Human Services Programs English Guide Guía en Español The Department of Human Service Programs provides a wide range of services that touch almost every sector of the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. Cambridge Public Health English Guide Guía en Español This tutorial will teach you to use The Cambridge Public Health Department for resources on Children’s Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Lifestyle & Wellness tips for all Cambridge residents! CHELSEA CHELSEA Back to Top City of Chelsea English Guide Guía en Español The City of Chelsea website is a great place to find Chelsea-specific resources and to discover events and opportunities in the Chelsea area. This tutorial will show you how to report issues to the city, how to pay bills and online services and sign up for the newsletter. City of Chelsea Health & Human Services English Guide Guía en Español On the HHS’s website, you can learn more about the Divisions of the Library, Elder Affairs, Health, Workforce Development, Veterans Affairs, and Community Schools and Recreation in Chelsea. The Health Division includes the school-nursing program and the new public health outreach pilot with Mass. General Hospital. Workforce Development includes the summer youth, after-school internship programs, and the Refugee Services Project. Elder Affairs deliver home care services to Chelsea elders in need. There is even more to learn. SOMERVILLE SOMERVILLE Back to Top City of Somerville English Guide Guía en Español The City of Somerville website has a ton of resources for those who reside in or do business in Somerville. This tutorial will explain how to access important information such as how to register to vote, parking permits, signing up to receive city-wide alerts, and information for renters and homeowners. Somerville Hub English Guide Guía en Español The Somerville Hub website is a place to find what children, teens, and their families need to learn, thrive, and have fun in Somerville. Use this tutorial to find a school and after-school options for children of different age groups. 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Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Digital Equity: Dispelling Myths As defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), "digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services." Tech Goes Home has gathered extensive research to support and inform our work. Take a look at these common myths about technology access and get a glimpse of why we do what we do. Myth #1: Everyone has internet access. False. 13% of households in the City of Boston (12% cross Massachusetts) lack a home broadband subscription. Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 44% don't have home broadband services. Among low-income families who have home internet, 52% say their access is too slow and 20% say their internet has been cut off in the last year due to lack of payment. 16.9 million children across the U.S. lack access to high-speed home internet. During the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 families with incomes of $50,000 or less lost internet connectivity due to cost, and 49% are on the precipice of disconnection False 19% of households in the City of Boston (18% across Massachusetts) lack a desktop or laptop computer at home Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 46% don’t have a computer . 26% of adults with household incomes under $30,000 are “smartphone-dependent” internet users. This means they do not have an internet-connected computer at home and rely entirely on a smartphone for internet access. 7.3 million children across the U.S. lack access to a home computer 26% of low-income families who do have a computer at home say too many people share the same computer. Myth #2: Everyone has a computer. Myth #3: Everyone knows how to use computers & the internet. False. One third of all American workers lack basic digital literacy skills for navigating technology and the internet. In Massachusetts, nearly 80% of jobs require at least fundamental digital skills. Middle-skill jobs requiring digital skills are growing 2.5 times faster than those that don’t. 41% of U.S. adults without a high school diploma and 17% with high school diploma but without a college degree are not digitally literate . Workers of color are overrepresented among workers without digital skills due to deep structural racism that creates gaps in income, wealth, and educational opportunity. 57% of Latinx workers, 50% of Black workers, 36% of Asian workers, and 23% of white workers have limited or no digital skills. Our Solution: Training, Tools, & Access In partnership with our network of over 250 community organizations, Tech Goes Home empowers the community members we serve to use the internet as a tool for pursuing educational opportunities, finding jobs, accessing healthcare, fulfilling their essential needs from home, and making their voices heard. We welcome you to join us in achieving our goal of ensuring that everyone has the skills, tools, and access to take full advantage of the internet and the opportunities it offers. Donate Volunteer Subscribe Learn About Us

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. ABOUT US Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. We bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. In the past five years alone, we have graduated 22,000 learners from our programs and distributed 14,500 new computers. TGH programs serve people of all ages, from 3 to 94, living in communities throughout Greater Boston. Our programs are directed at those without technology at home, with a focus on individuals who are un- or under-employed, are from low-income households, have limited English proficiency, or are living with disabilities. Of the households that TGH serves: 90% live in households that are considered “very low income” (HUD 2017), 90% are people of color, nearly 50% are English language learners, and 34% of adult learners are unemployed. Learn More Technology for all ages TGH has opportunities for folks from age 3 to 94. See how TGH can help you! Program Overview Our Story, Our Purpose Tech Goes Home is focused on tackling the entrenched barriers to technology adoption and internet access in Boston and across the United States. While it is easy to assume that mobile and home-based computer access to the internet has become universal, the stubborn fact remains that 20% of households in the City of Boston lack a desktop or laptop computer, and 16% do not have home internet access (ACS 2015-2019). One year after completing TGH, 96% of our graduates have home internet. Read About Our Impact TESTIMONIALS See More Read Our Research See Our Results Research Yields Results TGH has gathered extensive research to understand how people fall behind due to lack of technology and internet access. Read more about digital equity and what we're doing to achieve it!! Our TGH Partner Sites Tech Goes Home currently offers our programs in neighborhoods throughout the City of Boston and nine surrounding municipalities. View All Awards and News Tech Goes Home is proud to have a growing list of accolades and news features. Take a minute to let us share them with you! See All The TGH Team We have an awesome team of talented people with a passion for helping others. Take a look at the cool things they've done and continue to do to benefit their communities, and don't hesitate to get in touch! Learn More Jobs With TGH At TGH, we love working with people who love helping others, and we strive to create a more fair and accessible society. Interested in working with us? Click below to see any open positions, or contact us to find out all the other ways you can help us in our efforts to empower communities to overcome barriers and advance lives. See Open Positions

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. ADVOCACY For decades, the digital divide has excluded thousands from accessing critical tools and resources essential to their livelihoods, disproportionately affecting low-income communities, communities of color, and seniors. Advancing sustainable digital equity also means tackling some of the injustices that perpetuate digital exclusion, including systemic racism and economic inequality, as well as educational and health disparities. In the long term, achieving digital equity will lead to greater racial and economic justice. Addressing the root cause of the digital divide will require intentional investment and systemic policy changes. Directing more funds and resources to expand effective, community-centered digital equity efforts will be a good start. That’s why TGH advocates with local, state, and federal agencies and elected leaders for transformational, people-centered solutions that will help increase resources and ensure equitable access to digital tools and opportunities. Below, you can find more information about our latest advocacy work: Features Marvin on Java with Jimmy Tech Goes Home's Chief Advocacy Officer, Marvin L. Venay, was invited to have a conversation on digital equity in Boston, the challenges it created for many families during COVID-19, and how to advance effective solutions. 5 for Good: Tech Goes Home and MACIR offer free IT training Tech Goes Home's work with our partner MACIR was featured on WCVB. Check out the segment here . Marvin at the 2022 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) National Conference Alongside the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) and The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), Marvin spoke at the 2022 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) National Conference about regional efforts to close the digital divide. Read more here . January 2023: Connected Nation From theory to action: What new data tell us about tracking digital equity milestones O ctober 2023: Letter to MA Congressional Delegation re: ACP March 2023: TGH Chief Advocacy Officer Marvin Venay Honored as one of Boston's Most Influential Men of Color November 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives $500,000 in New Funding in State Economic Development Legislation July 2022: Boston City Council Approves $2 Million Investment in Tech Goes Home Through American Rescue Plan Act Spending Package Testimonies May 3, 2022: Committee on Boston’s COVID-19 Recovery June 3, 2021: PEG Access Fund, Boston City Council March 31, 2021: Small Cell Committee, City of Medford July 27, 2021: Joint Committee on Ways & Means May 26, 2022: Committee on Ways & Means Department of Innovation & Technology June 3, 2022: Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery: ARPA Funding March 31, 2023: Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology News and Periodicals "Progress being made on digital inequity—but more needed " With Senator Ed Markey March 2022 "We need to close the digital divide in Boston " With City Councilors Julia Mejia & Ed Flynn November 2020 "Senator Markey, Mayor Wu invest over $12M in digital equity efforts" Featuring TGH February 2022 "Council takes up equitable access to broadband " Featuring TGH December 2021 "Boston Digital Equity Group Nets Major ARPA Funding" Featuring TGH July 2022 "Boost in digital access for low-income Americans is welcome — now sustain it" Letter to the Editor from Marvin Venay May 2022 "Digital Inequities Extend Beyond Healthcare Access" Letter to the Editor from Marvin Venay September 2022 "Expanding Opportunity for Black Communities" With Shawn Brown, Eric Esteves and Michael Curry October 2022 Comments February 4, 2022: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tech Goes Home asked all of Boston's 2021 mayoral candidates about their plans for advancing digital equity in the City. Explore their visions for the future of Boston below. Roadmaps to Digital Equity in Boston Mayoral Conversation on Systemic Racism At the recent Conversation on Systemic Racism with Boston’s Mayoral Candidates , Tech Goes Home's Director of Advocacy, Marvin L. Venay, posed a question about narrowing the digital divide. For advocacy inquiries, please contact: For press inquiries, please contact press@techgoeshome.org Marvin Venay Chief External Affairs and Advocacy Officer marvin@techgoeshome.org Marwa Alnaal Director of Strategic Advocacy marwa@techgoeshome.org

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. OUR PROGRAMS Programs for Adults TGH partners with social service organizations throughout Massachusetts to deliver courses focused on fundamental digital skills for adults. Courses are offered at locations such as libraries, community centers, public housing, and other nonprofit organizations. Each learner receives a Chromebook and, if needed, 12 months of internet services. Taught by TGH certified instructors at our partner organizations, course topics include, but are not limited to, job searching, financial literacy, communicating with friends and family, accessing public benefits, finding educational programs, accessing telehealth, and more. Each course is tailored to the specific interests, needs, and skill levels of the learners who enroll. Some courses focus on a specific topic, such as our small business courses, which are geared towards local small business owners, micro-entrepreneurs, and people interested in starting a business. These courses focus on digital skills needed to manage finances, leverage city resources, develop an effective online presence, accept online payments, and more. Other focus areas for our adult digital skills courses include workforce development, telehealth, and English language learning, among many others. See Programs Programs for Families TGH’s family-based programs engage children or young adults and their caregivers together to learn digital skills as a team. These programs are hosted at partnering schools, early childcare centers, community centers, and other local neighborhood institutions. Courses are taught by school personnel, childcare providers, community center staff, social workers, and other community leaders who are TGH certified instructors. Families who enroll with students in grades 1-12 receive a Chromebook, and families with young children ages 3-6 receive an iPad. All families who do not have high-quality home internet they can afford have the option to receive 12 months of internet services. Courses for families with young children cover educational and social-emotional learning apps that focus on early language, literacy, and STEAM skill-building. Families practice early learning strategies and discuss challenges and opportunities in parenting with technology. Courses for families with school-aged students focus on topics such as using Google apps for school and work, finding apps and websites for learning and play, tracking grades and attendance online, finding after-school and academic programs, and accessing web-based family resources. See Programs Get Connected! TGH is working hard to connect Massachusetts residents to the internet. We are partnering with the cities, libraries, community-based organizations, schools, health care centers, and faith-based organizations to disseminate critical information and help all of our community members access online resources. To learn more about high-quality, affordable internet options, visit www.tghconnect.org . TGH Connect