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Computers and the
Internet have dramatically changed the way people live, work
and play. Both have made access to information faster,
easier and less expensive – but only for those who can take
advantage of these powerful tools. Millions of America’s
at-risk, disadvantaged youth are in danger of becoming
victims of the "digital divide." These youth are at a
disadvantage in the classroom, in the job market and are
ill-equipped to take their place as productive members of
society.
In 2000, Boys & Girls Clubs of America approached Microsoft with a comprehensive and strategic technology plan. The objective of the plan called for the elimination of the gap between the digital "haves" and "have-nots." Thus, the finished product would have to be developed with this simple vision: create digital opportunities for Boys & Girls Club members, and by extension, for millions of other young people.
With the support of Microsoft, Boys &
Girls Clubs of America has developed a comprehensive,
technology-focused program for implementation within its
more than 3,000 Clubs worldwide.
The Club Tech program is a $100 million, five-year ($88 million in software and $12 million in cash) partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Microsoft to provide more than 3,000 Boys & Girls Clubs worldwide with the latest software, deliver technical training to Club staff and equip young people with the basic and advanced technological skills needed to excel in school and the job market. Club Tech will help B&GCA integrate technology into every aspect of the organization’s fabric – from the Clubs’ overall management to the Core Program Areas. The Club Tech family of programs and resources consist of:
Getting Started with Technology Guide and Stay Safe! Online
Internet Safety Training Program
Every component will be made available to all Clubs, giving youth of all ages and circumstances access to technology and equipping them with the resources and skills to perform better in school, and eventually, the workplace. |
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