Techquity

Launched in 2020, Techquity is a new collective impact initiative to bridge the digital divide throughout our community. Supported by United Way’s Technology United network, Techquity connects stakeholders from our business, education, and social sector to promote digital equity and inclusion via three strategies:

• Access: Ensuring all families have digital devices and the internet in their homes.
• Education: Fostering digital literacy and career pathways in technology.
• Innovation: Leveraging technology to accelerate innovation in the social sector.

Techquity’s priority populations include:

• Households with school-aged children
• Persons seeking employment
• Vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing domestic violence or homelessness

To date, Techquity has provided:

• Laptops for nonprofit agency partners
• Laptops for students at 12 Milwaukee Community Schools
• 180 hot spots for members of the community to access the internet to continue education and/or to work from home

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