Digital Equity Programs
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1:1 Digital Coaching
KINBER has partnered with Tech2Elevate on the expansion of their services in Beaver and Erie counties. The 1:1 Digital Coaching program provides individualized, custom tech support ranging from social media help to employment topics and more.
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Digital Literacy Classes
Our pilot program in downtown Erie PA is designed to provide digital literacy classes to underserved residents, including older adults and those looking for workforce development support. Funding is provided by the Erie Community Foundation.
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Digital Device Distribution
KINBER’s Digital Device Drive collects laptops, tablets and computer accessories to be refurbished and distributed to those in need. This year’s drive benefitted the program Computers for Refugees via the Alpha and Omega Community Center.
Additional KINBER Programs
KINBERCON
KINBER is proud to host Pennsylvania’s only state-wide Digital Equity conference, KINBERCON. The conference brings together experts and thought leaders in digital inclusion, broadband, education, healthcare, and more, to share their knowledge and learnings with attendees. Learn more about past and upcoming KINBERCON’s here.
KINBER MOR Leader Program
Since its inception in 1983, MOR has supported, advised, coached and inspired leaders as they develop strategies designed to enhance an individual and/or organization’s success. In addition to customized leadership development programs, MOR offers strategic consulting and survey services, working in partnership with clients to bring about sustainable improvements.
Toward Gigabit Libraries
Based on the work of the Toward Gigabit Libraries project started in 2015 by Internet2 and funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), KINBER launched a Pennsylvania library focused Toward Gigabit Libraries in PA project in 2018 in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries to conduct on-site library network assessments and in-person site visits at libraries across Pennsylvania and to provide virtual and in-person training and education for PA libraries.