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MLCS offers free digital literacy classes at their East Boston location. With Chromebook laptops provided by Tech Goes Home, learners can practice their skills in the classroom and at home completely free of charge. Our instructors’ curriculum focuses learners on how to use digital finance tools, access job search platforms, and integrate technology.
Tech Goes Home is a greater Boston organization that offers a variety of technology classes for all ages and skill levels. They offer a community program focused on developing fundamental digital literacy skills. A second program is geared towards improving technology skills and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Google has partnered with non-profit organizations to provide individuals with resources to develop digital literacy skills. Topics include resume writing, online job searches, and online safety.
LinkedIn is an online job networking site. In addition to posting your online resume and job search features, LinkedIn also provides technology training courses.
Includes beginner and more advanced lessons for a fee.
freeCodeCamp is a community of people from all around the world who are learning to code together. You will learn to code by building dozens of projects, step-by-step, right in your browser, code editor, or mobile app and earn free verified certifications along the way.
Resilient Coders is a Boston-based organization that provides technology training to historically underrepresented populations. Coders virtually meet, every day, and start off learning HTML and CSS, then take a deep dive into Javascript, Node, MongoDB and React. They build multiple projects each week and have the support of program team, mentors, and alumni during their coding journeys.
Transforming the technology sector by creating a more equitable workplace for formerly incarcerated individuals. Embrace the opportunity to transform your future with Next Chapter's Apprenticeship Program. Join their community to access cutting-edge training, professional coaching, and a supportive network that will empower you to launch a rewarding career in the tech industry.
Justice Through Code is a program connected with Columbia University (NY). They educate and nurture talent with conviction histories to create a more just and diverse workforce. Just Through Code has three different programs from a 10-week beginner fundamentals program, an intermediate 20-week program, and a 9-month apprenticeship program.
Hack Reactor offers online coding bootcamps with both a full-time or part-time options. Their online coding bootcamps, designed for learners of any skill level to prepare for and thrive in a tech career. Financing options are available.
Emergent Works pioneers solutions to combat mass incarceration by empowering black and brown individuals with technical education and skills-based training. They offer technical programs like TECK (Technical Education and Career Knowledge) and T.RAP (Technology, Rhythm and Passion youth initiative). Their approach, blending mentorship and industry-leading workshops, creates pathways to success for marginalized communities.
The Last Mile program offers comprehensive re-entry supports to its students upon their release. Contact the program directly to gain access to student work, internship and job opportunities, or additional training. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled in the Last Mile program while incarcerated.
Persevere offers a one-year programming course for people behind prison walls so they can become full-stack developers. Upon release, the program supports its graduates with life-skill classes, support, and even transitional housing. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled in the Persevere Coding program while incarcerated.
EveryoneOn is a non profit organization that helps provide affordable internet service to low-income families. They also have a collection of digital resources to help you develop confidence in using technology.