This fall, connect your community with free Digital Skills Training and Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T—empowering generations through technology.
Welcome to our September newsletter!
We're excited to share the latest updates and highlights from our Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, Digital Skills Training, and Digital Works programs. Our mission to empower communities with essential digital literacy skills and create opportunities for meaningful impact continues to grow with 96,555 adults trained to date.
Read on to discover what we’ve been up to!
Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T
As the new school year begins, now is the perfect time to explore Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, as an exciting and enriching option for your fall programming. Whether you’re a teacher, after-school leader, or community organization, this fully supported program is designed to help teens in grades 8-12 make a real impact in their community by teaching essential digital skills to adults—all while building their own future.
Why Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T is ideal for Fall programming:
Skill building
Teens gain critical skills such as leadership, project design, public speaking, team building, marketing, and more. These valuable experiences enhance their college applications and set them up for future career success.
Community service
Through this program, teens help adults in their community learn crucial digital skills—offered at no cost to the learners—allowing students to give back in a meaningful way.
Fundraising opportunities
Not only do students build skills and make a difference, but they also have the chance to earn money for their clubs, teams, or organizations. Each team can earn $10 per person trained, turning Teens Teach Tech into an excellent fundraising opportunity for schools and extracurricular programs.
Fully supported and easy to implement
Our Connected Nation staff is here to guide you through every step, making it a stress-free, time-efficient option for educators and program leaders. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the benefits for your students.
Get your students involved in an opportunity to learn, lead, and earn while making a positive impact in their community. Whether you’re looking for a leadership program, a way to build student skills, or a fundraising option for your group, Teens Teach Tech is the perfect fit for fall.
Interested in forming a team? Fill out an interest form here or email Jessica Golson at: jgolson@connectednation.org.
We are conducting virtual interest meetings over the next few weeks to discuss Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T with students and mentors.
Attend a session below to learn more 👇
SEPTEMBER 18: 1:30PT, 2:30MT, 3:30CT, 4:30ET Click here to attend!
SEPTEMBER 20: 9:30PT, 10:30MT, 11:30CT, 12:30ET Click here to attend!
Digital Skills Training led by Connected Nation
In the past month, our Digital Skills Training Program reached 1,534 participants through 95 workshops with 32 organization partnerships.
At the Lawton Public Library, the sessions saw an incredible turnout, thanks to the efforts of the library director, Kristin, and her staff who promoted the classes through newsletters and flyers. The participants, ranging from beginners to intermediate users, learned new skills in phone, computer, email, and Zoom usage. Kristin’s support, along with two additional staff members, ensured smooth sessions and personalized attention to each student.
At Chickasha Public Library, though the turnout was smaller, the impact was still significant. Word-of-mouth connections brought these digital skills training sessions to Chickasha, showing the power of community engagement. One participant even expressed interest in leading future digital training at their church, with plans to use these skills for virtual Bible studies—a wonderful example of how technology can strengthen community ties.
In Clarksville, TN, our training sessions with Vocational Rehabilitation Services attracted a diverse group, including employees, parents, and adults returning to college. The training covered vital skills like online safety and document management, empowering participants to confidently contribute to their communities and the workforce.
If your organization is interested in bringing these free digital literacy classes to your community, fill out an interest form here or contact Tammy Spring at tspring@connectednation.org.
Classes are open to all—don’t miss the chance to empower your community with essential digital skills!
Drive - Your Digital Learning Hub
As online training gains momentum with sweeping changes in the way people learn, Connected Nation offers an easy, self-paced solution for learners. Drive is an innovative online learning platform that allows Connected Nation and other training partners to deliver basic and advanced technology training to vulnerable populations. Additionally, this platform will support the learning process by providing tools that allow individualized student plan development, student and progress tracking, assessments, and rewarding achievements (certification and badging).
Each month, we will feature a course from the Drive site.
This month's feature course is Money Basics. This course discusses general financial topics that you encounter on a daily basis. Such discussions will focus on topics ranging from managing personal finances, budgeting, buying a car, renting, purchasing a home, and overall comparative shopping.
Ready to learn on your own? Access this and more self-paced digital skills courses here!
