Digital advancements are increasingly being incorporated into everyday life, yet many people living in the U.S., particularly women and people of color, lack the basic digital skills that would help them to communicate, collaborate, and connect with the world around them.
This opportunity gap is especially prevalent in rural areas of America, where one quarter of the population lacks access to broadband internet. One in six working-age Americans are unable to use email, web search, or other basic online tools.
The 4-H Tech Changemakers program is tackling this digital divide by training, equipping, and empowering young people with the education and skills they need to teach digital skills to adults in their communities. These tech-savvy and community-oriented 4-H Tech Changemakers deliver digital skill-building workshops, resulting in practical, real-world solutions that create economic opportunity in local communities.
Benefits of 4-H Tech Changemakers Includes
- Community Impact: Teens learn to assess how and where their digital expertise can best make a difference in their communities.
- Advanced Digital Skills: Teens develop advanced digital skills that can be applied in school and the workforce.
- Civic Leadership: Teens lead workshops that help create opportunities for community members, such as teaching small business owners to better manage and market their businesses.
In this interview, Hannah Jones, National 4-H Tech Changemaker, is paired with a 4-H Leader, to share about how they’re helping to bridge this technological gap for adults and make sure that community members across the country have the tools and skills they need to achieve economic mobility.
Interview courtesy: National 4-H Council
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