NTEN’s eighth cohort of Digital Inclusion Fellows was an exceptional group of leaders deeply committed to promoting digital equity projects within their communities.
Throughout their year-long fellowship, these 15 individuals, spanning across the U.S., set ambitious objectives for themselves and their communities, driven by their empathic approach to bridging the digital divide. They offered critical support in terms of internet access, digital devices, and digital literacy skills and demonstrated a cultural competency that respected the diverse backgrounds of their community members. As a result, fellows launched programs uniquely designed to serve their communities, such as distributing devices to underserved populations, teaching digital skills to parents and caregivers, and assisting job seekers in navigating application platforms and resources.
These incredible nonprofit staff, hailing from libraries, local government agencies, community centers, and many other institutions, collectively trained over 1,200 staff and volunteers in digital inclusion and provided over 14,000 training hours to their communities. Additionally, they grew as professionals, presenting to local coalitions, building partnerships, and earning their Digital Equity Professional Certificates. We are incredibly proud of the fellows and invite you to read about their work in the following spotlights.
VIEW THE SPOTLIGHTS (PDF, 1.1 MB)
