“Thank God for this computer; I never would have found my new job without it,” says CTN learner Laurie Rehaney. When Laurie Rehaney heard about CTN’s digital literacy classes in... read more →
Photo: Josie receives gift of appreciation from her Russian-speaking Home Connect learners. From teaching youth in Russia to teaching older adults in the Bay Area, Josie Boyle followed an eclectic... read more →
In 2019, CTN received a grant from Metta Fund to provide digital skills training and tablets to monolingual seniors in San Francisco’s Sunset District. This new program, called Sunset Tech... read more →
Photo: A screenshot from one of CTN Instructor Paolo Banzon's virtual classes With the pandemic shifting the focus of most employment to the virtual space, it has become imperative for... read more →
At the beginning of 2021, the CTN staff was cautiously optimistic about what the year might hold. In many ways, the availability of vaccines — along with continued mask-wearing and... read more →
“Everything is going digital. If we can help the older generation get comfortable and familiar in the digital world, they will be able to connect with the younger generation,” says... read more →
Recently, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) added two new terms to its growing glossary: broadband equity and the digital divide. While such terms may seem self-explanatory to those involved... read more →
“I really hope that whatever I learn, I can use it to the best of my abilities to help other people learn too,” says CTN learner Enil J Claros. Originally... read more →
Today we are excited to highlight the CTA Foundation, one of CTN’s longtime funding partners. Affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association, the foundation links seniors and people with disabilities with... read more →
For a moment, imagine being a senior who has limited to no prior experience using technology. Maybe you’ve used a desktop computer at a community center, or maybe you know... read more →