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Bridging the digital divide

It’s time to even the odds for kids living in poverty, for youth in foster care, for students struggling to keep up simply because they lack tech access and skills.

Reality: Underserved students living in poverty are twice as likely to drop out of school. They struggle to keep up with their peers. If they graduate, few have higher ed or career plans.

By the numbers:

  • 80 percent of U.S. teachers say e-learning increases the quality of education.
  • 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies only accept employment applications online
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications ranks third in the top 20 in-demand career skills.
  • More than 6 million students in the U.S. take online classes.

And yet nearly half of the poorest households in the U.S. do not own a computer.

Tech Success will change their future

Created in partnership with Microsoft, Tech Success offers 7,000 Florida youth:

  • Access to the latest technology
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Tutorials and training with experts
  • Opportunities to gain computer skills necessary to complete their education and earn their GED
  • Opportunities to obtain skills to apply for and secure employment
  • A chance to realize their potential

Get involved

Donate: Your gift of $250 will sponsor a child to complete the program

Volunteer: Serve on our Tech Success Leadership Council, offer an internship or entry-level job opportunity, mentor a student, or invite a participant to job shadow professionals at your business.

Contact Andrew.Neal@chsfl.org to learn more.