The Community Technology Empowerment Project http://wip.technologypower.org An AmeriCorps Program Serving the Twin Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul MN Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en The Community Technology Empowerment Project http://wip.technologypower.org/2008/03/26/the-community-technology-empowerment-project/ http://wip.technologypower.org/2008/03/26/the-community-technology-empowerment-project/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:49:01 +0000 kate http://wip.technologypower.org/2008/03/26/the-community-technology-empowerment-project/ The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) AmeriCorps
bridges the “digital divide” for new Immigrants and low-income communities
in Minneapolis and St. Paul. AmeriCorps members help youth and adults use technology to better access social, civic, educational and economic opportunities.


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CTEP is currently hiring for 30 full-time positions which will start September 2010 and complete August 2011. Click here to learn more about our positions and how to apply!

CTEP AmeriCorps Members:

  • Educate about technology literacy at non-profits, community centers, and libraries
  • Assess partner agencies’ technology capacities and train staff on how to best use those capacities;
  • Develop stronger volunteer bases through which agencies can extend programming and more adequately meet the needs of targeted communities;
  • Develop culturally and linguistically appropriate informational websites and public service announcements (PSAs) that provide community members with access to critical resources and information.
]]> http://wip.technologypower.org/2008/03/26/the-community-technology-empowerment-project/feed/ MN Public Radio: Digital Divide Remains http://wip.technologypower.org/2007/12/17/mn-public-radio-digital-divide-remains/ http://wip.technologypower.org/2007/12/17/mn-public-radio-digital-divide-remains/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:54:00 +0000 admin http://wip.technologypower.org/2007/12/17/mn-public-radio-digital-divide-remains/ Minnesota Public Radio aired a report on local Digital Inclusion efforts, highlighting the work of CTEP member Stephanie Young at Saint Paul Public Library’s Rondo Community Outreach location

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