Tech 360 is the culmination of Mission: Ignite's over 26 years of experience in technology refurbishment and training. Through our Tech 360 program, we provide capacity-building solutions in partnership with community organizations to provide computer skills training to those in need.
At Mission: Ignite, we're all about bridging the digital divide and coming alongside community workers. We use our AmeriCorps program, refurbished technology, and dedicated team of community changers to create a customized solution for partner communities that best serve their populations.
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Tech 360 provides training opportunities for participants specializing in computer basics to work readiness skills. Upon completion of the six training hours, participants receive a free computer!
Take the first step towards a brighter future, and sign up for Tech 360 today by filling out the form below!
There's a second form for organizations looking to become Tech 360 partners and bring digital skills training to your community.
Our program model is very partner based. We want to provide a service and a program package to come alongside the incredible work being done at libraries, nonprofits, and community centers across New York State. If you're interested in hosting a digital literacy program or would like to hear more, complete the form below:
Program participants that complete a pathway are eligible to receive a free computer for their home.
In a post-pandemic world, it’s important that everyone has access to the technology and skills needed to participate in the digital world.
Program Participant Forms:
1. Program Application Form https://forms.office.com/r/myk3nbyKPL
2. Northstar Preassessment (Make sure this is set to location K89J or use the following link, participants can use just their first and last name with no account) tps://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/11791-K89J-mission-ignite-computers-for-children-inc
3. (Site-Specific Entrance Forms, if any)
4. Northstar Postassessment
5. Program Completion Form: https://forms.office.com/r/aqWanyLWpb
6. (Site-Specific Exit Forms, if any)
According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, lack of access to digital training is a barrier to adoption which leads to opportunity gaps. A lack of digital literacy shows up disproportionately in vulnerable communities. This lack of digital literacy then compounds the existing challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
Additionally, 50% of low-income families lack sufficient devices at home to access digital learning. Mission: Ignite address this by providing refurbished devices for free as part of its programs.
