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

Digital Inclusion, Social Justice & Racial Equity Digital inequities pose a significant barrier to opportunity and success for millions of students, families, and adults across the country, and has a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Digital exclusion is not a stand-alone issue, but part and parcel of the many inequities that exist in our society today as a result of generations of systematic racism and social injustice. Tech Goes Home is committed to advancing digital equity by providing digital inclusion programs that open up access to and empower participation in education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and civic engagement. Through our three-pillar program model based on computers, internet connectivity, and training, as well as our advocacy work , Tech Goes Home works to create a more equitable society where all members of our community have access to the digital world and the opportunities it provides. Academic Achievement Digital skills and access to internet-connected computers are essential for students to participate in distance learning and access critical support services. Yet, an estimated 16.9 million children across the U.S. lack access to high-speed home internet and 7.3 million children lack access to a home computer. Due to historic and ongoing social injustice and structural racism, students from low-income families and students of color are disproportionately affected by this divide. At a time when access to virtual learning is more important than ever, Tech Goes Home equips students and their families with the essential digital resources and training that remove barriers to pursuing academic achievement. Economic Opportunity Further, digital inclusion is closely linked with economic opportunity. Applying for, advancing in, and accessing higher-paying jobs increasingly requires a range of digital skill sets . In Massachusetts, nearly 80% of jobs require at least fundamental digital skills , and middle-skill jobs requiring digital skills are growing 2.5 times faster than those that don’t. Yet, nearly one third of workers across all industries lack digital skills, with workers of color "overrepresented among those with limited or no digital skills. " Economic justice is critical to achieving racial and social justice, and Tech Goes Home’s programs prepare adults to leverage the internet to pursue career opportunities that require digital skills. Health Access Digital inclusion also means greater access to healthcare information and telemedicine, especially now that many appointments with medical professionals and vaccine sign-ups are occurring remotely. However, many individuals – including a disproportionate number of older adults – don’t have access to those resources due to a lack of internet connectivity, computer, and/or digital skills. Nationwide, 41% of people covered by Medicare cannot access telehealth from home. The pandemic has again laid bare the social determinants of health that have led to increased rates of COVID-19 infection in communities of color across the Commonwealth, and Tech Goes Home is working to mitigate those determinants by increasing access to essential health resources. Civic Engagement With the 2020 census conducted largely online, digital access was critical to counting every member of our communities in order to secure equitable funding for schools, housing, and other vital community resources. Many of the populations that have been deemed “hard-to-count” by the U.S. Census Bureau are members of historically marginalized communities that disproportionately face digital exclusion, including immigrant families, residents of dense urban areas, individuals experiencing homelessness, and individuals with disabilities. Voter registration, town hall participation, and other key civic engagement opportunities are also more accessible to those with digital access. Tech Goes Home works to empower learners with the digital tools and training to engage in their communities and make their voices heard. Our Solution: Training, Tools, & Access In partnership with our network of partner organizations across Eastern Massachusetts, 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 Research About Us

OUR IMPACT TGH works with our partners to build a more equitable society in which all members of our communities have access to the digital world. We measure success by the digital skills, computers, and internet access that graduates gain and the ways they apply those skills and tools in whatever way will benefit them most. A Snapshot of Our Impact 81% of graduates got a new or better job, had a pay raise, entered an educational or work training program, or started a business of caregivers say their child uses their new device for learning multiple times a week or every day of graduates have leveraged skills they gained in their TGH course to access health and wellness resources 88% 73% “With these skills, I can be financially self-sufficient, provide for my child, and have a successful future for me and my family for years to come.” –Shanna, TGH Graduate For more impact data, check out our 2023 Impact Report!

Instructors Welcome to the Instructor Portal! If it's your first time here, you can start at the General Resources for Instructors page. ​ ​ If you're currently NOT an instructor, but interested in becoming one, click the button below. ​ Learn More About Becoming a TGH Instructor Photo: Community Collaboratives for Early Learning & Media (funded by the Ready To Learn grant (PR/AWARD No. U295A150003, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the U.S. Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting)

PAST EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS ​ Thursday October 6th, 2022 ​ Join Tech Goes Home (TGH) and Haverhill Representative Andy Vargas in a conversation about digital equity, hosted by MakeIt Haverhill! The second #TGHFiresideChat, "TGH Talks Digital Equity with State Representative Andy Vargas" will highlight Rep. Vargas' perspective on the impact of the digital divide in the Commonwealth. We will also bring Rep. Vargas into conversation with a TGH instructor and learner to discuss digital equity from all angles. The event will conclude with an interactive audience Q&A. We hope you can join us for this meaningful conversation! Panelists: State Representative Andy Vargas, 3rd Essex District Frank Vasquez: Director of Technology, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Lisbeth Valdez: Program Director, MakeIT Haverhill ​ Moderator: Marvin Venay, Chief Advocacy Officer, Tech Goes Home (TGH) ​ Stay tuned! Let's Talk Digital Equity with State Representative Andy Vargas, a TGH Learner, and a TGH Instructor ​ Watch State Rep. Andy X. Vargas, TGH Instructor Frank Vasquez, and MakeIT Haverhill's Lisbeth Valdez's thoughtful conversation here! Let's Talk Digital Equity with Black Men​ ​ Watch TGH's Marvin Venay sit down with Michael Curry, Shawn Brown, and Eric Esteves here! ​ ​ ​ Tuesday, June 28th at 7pm Join Tech Goes Home and leaders from the nonprofit industry in a conversation about digital equity! The first in our Tech Goes Home (TGH) Fireside Chats series, "A Black Man's Perspective on Digital Equity ," will bring together nonprofit leaders to discuss the impact of digital inequity in the communities they serve. Particular attention is paid to the barriers black men face and the work that ensures greater access and opportunity within their communities. Panelists: Shawn Brown, Executive Director, Youth Guidance Boston (BAM + WOW) Eric Esteves, Executive Director, The Lenny Zakim Fund Michael Curry, Esq., CEO, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers ​ Moderator: Marvin Venay, Chief Advocacy Officer, Tech Goes Home (TGH)

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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

Our Programs TGH Community The TGH Community Program partners with social service organizations in Greater Boston to deliver a course focused on fundamental digital skills for adults. 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, and finding educational programs. Courses are offered at locations such as libraries, community centers, public housing, and other organizations. Each learner who completes a TGH course earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet service. Find a course TGH Small Business The TGH Small Business Program offers a customized digital skills training for local small business owners, micro-entrepreneurs, and people interested in starting a business venture or nonprofit. Graduates of the program gain digital skills to strengthen their businesses and, in turn, the local economy. The curriculum focuses on leveraging city resources, managing finances, developing an effective online presence, accepting online payments, and more. Each learner who completes a TGH course earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet service. Find a course TGH School The TGH School Program is families with students in grades 1 - 12. Partner schools can provide courses for students officially enrolled in their school. Nonprofit organizations that work with youth can also run courses for families from the community. All courses are taught by TGH certified instructors. This program encourages parent engagement and gives the student and adult caregiver an opportunity to learn together. The curriculum focuses on fundamental digital skills and 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. Each family who completes a TGH course family earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet services. Find a course TGH Early Childhood The TGH Early Childhood Program is for families with young children ages 3-6. The course is taught using iPads by early education specialists who are certified TGH instructors. Designed for the parent/caregiver and their child, the curriculum is built around 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. Each family who completes a TGH course family earns an iPad and 12 months of internet services. Find a course

INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION BECOMING A TGH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR Before you start your application: All instructors must be employees or long-term volunteers of an official TGH Partner Site. Make sure your organization is an official TGH Partner Site. Please check with your supervisor, director, or head of school to confirm. TGH has four different programs and you must be certified to teach in each one. Read the program descriptions on the overview page to determine which program(s) best fits your organization’s and participants’ needs. 1. Complete an Online Instructor Application You may ask the TGH Program Supervisor at your organization for the link to the instructor application. You may also email us for it at program@techgoeshome.org Please only fill this form out ONCE. If you have additional information to update TGH about, please reach out to us directly via email. The instructor application will collect some general information about you, your supervisor, and your participants. The application will ask you to complete an Internet Basics assessment and input your score into your application. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will become a TGH Certified Instructor. 2. Complete the Internet Basics Assessment Carefully follow the instructions in the Instructor Application so that you complete only the required Internet Basics assessment. On average, the Internet Basics Assessment takes about 10 mins to complete You must achieve a passing score of 85% or higher. Please take the assessment in a quiet environment where you can concentrate - don’t multitask! 3. Attend a Instructor Orientation Instructor Orientations are held monthly. The Program Manager will personally invite applicants who are a good fit to attend an Instructor Orientation. We ask that you do not extend your invitation or share any links with other people, since all attendees require pre-approval. These orientations provide a comprehensive review of all the responsibilities, logistics, and steps required to run a TGH course. Attending an orientation does not automatically certify you to be an instructor. Please wait for a follow-up email to update you on your application status. Emails will be sent no later than five business days after each orientation. 4. Submit Documentation for a Background CORI Check In order to comply with federal law, TGH is required to conduct CORI checks for all instructors. You will be asked to complete the CORI Acknowledgement Form after attending an orientation. You will need to provide a government-issued picture ID such as a Driver's License, Passport, State ID, or Legal Resident Card. You will receive an email letting you know whether or not your CORI has been accepted by TGH. If you have a CORI record, please know that TGH will make decisions compassionately. 5. Receive a Decision Regarding Your Application Once all the steps above are complete TGH will make a decision on your application. In some instances, TGH may ask for additional steps or follow up before making a final decision. You will receive an email letting you know if your application has been approved or denied. Your approval email will also contain information and instructions on the next steps to start running TGH courses at your site. Important notes: We will update you on your application status after each step via email. You may also email us with questions and clarifications. Your instructor status might become "expired" if you do not teach a course within a year of attending an orientation. TGH may update or change the instructor requirements listed above at any time. If a new requirement is added, you will need to complete it to keep your instructor status up-to-date or your certification may become expired. If your instructor status becomes expired, you may contact TGH and we will let you know what is required to bring your instructor status up-to-date and renew your certification.

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