Arizona’s 230+ Public Libraries are statewide institutions that provide various resources and services to the public. They offer free computer access, digital device and navigation training, and some provide digital workforce training classes. Public libraries play a vital role in promoting digital literacy and providing access to technology for all residents.
The Arizona Department of Homeland Security provides cybersecurity services at no-cost to State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments (SLTTs) and K-12 school districts through the Statewide Cyber Readiness Program. Services and products include Advanced Endpoint Protection, Security Awareness Training and Anti-Phishing, Converged Endpoint Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Web Application Firewall.
The Arizona Department of Education promotes digital literacy and offers resources to educators and students to enhance technology integration in schools. Their initiatives aim to equip students with the necessary digital skills for academic success and future workforce readiness.
AARP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. AARP has undertaken several initiatives to promote digital equity among older adults including research and awareness, education and training, and policy advocacy.
The YWCA is committed to empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting social justice. The YWCA provides digital literacy and workforce development programs to individuals of all backgrounds. They provide training and resources to enhance digital skills, promote career advancement, and foster economic self-sufficiency. The YWCA's holistic approach ensures that women and their families have the tools and support needed to thrive in an increasingly digital society.
This collection of videos and FAQs will help you gain the digital skills you need to use technology. Learn how to access information and find resources to keep your family safe and healthy.
Learn how to use technology for everyday tasks, finding a job, building new skills, and keeping you and your family healthy.
How Pima County is working to close the digital divide and link communities to affordable, high-speed internet access.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and resources to support households to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and sign up for a high-speed home internet plan.
23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety. Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.
Gain computer confidence and master technology skills with Northstar Digital Literacy lessons.
As soon as your kids start going online, it's important to explain your expectations for their behavior. With some guidance from you, they can enjoy their time online and mostly avoid things like cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
Tribal Broadband page with information about resources and ways to get involved with AIPI
Learn about Arizona's Broadband Efforts, where the state is actively working to improve internet access and connectivity for its residents.
The Words Behind Our Work: The Source for Definitions of Digital Inclusion Terms.
The Arizona Digital Inclusion Directory is a searchable inventory of tech training classes, public computing centers, tech support, and digital inclusion practitioners. This resource is designed to connect individuals with free help for getting online and to facilitate collaborations between organizations to better serve all Arizonans. The Directory is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Arizona Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Future Stars mission is to provide opportunity for youth to achieve their goals in higher education through technology and sports. We provide them the opportunity through our multiple programs. Our programs are Hands On STEM Program, Hands On STEM Fair, Coding Stars, Career and College Readiness and Title 1 Tech. We have partnered with other organizations to provide STEM workshops to their communities.
Since 1912, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix has been on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA’s mission lives in the heart of employees, volunteers and partners and demands a world of equity and human decency.
The N50 Project accelerates digital adoption and community enrichment through innovative applications, network design, and business models to enable the next 3 billion people to participate in the digital world.
Digital Connect® is an initiative of Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. Our goal is to bridge the digital divide in the Gila River Indian Community and Indigenous communities everywhere through digital skills trainings, support services, and learning resources that are easy to understand and readily accessible, and to develop future generations of Indigenous people as leaders in technology. The GRTI board of directors created DCI in recognition of the need to promote digital inclusion, leverage broadband connectivity for community and economic advancement, and embrace modern technology as a resource for heritage preservation in the digital age. As a technology leader, Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is the ideal host for the Digital Connect Initiative.
Founded in 2004, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is a social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” OATS aims to empower older adults with the tools and training necessary to take advantage of today’s technology and use it to enrich their lives. Through its flagship program, Senior Planet from AARP, OATS works closely with older adults to create extraordinary experiences in-person and online.
Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting parents, educators, and young people in navigating the digital landscape. While they offer unbiased reviews and advice on media content, a significant part of their mission centers on promoting digital literacy and citizenship. They provide educational resources and programs to foster responsible online behavior, ensuring that children and families are equipped with the tools and knowledge for a safe and enriching digital experience.
Connect Arizona is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Connect Arizona provides bi-lingual one-on-one phone tech support and digital literacy training through repeat interactions with Digital Navigators. Connect Arizona also offers support finding and accessing digital literacy classes, refurbished computers, and local resources. The program aims to foster digital inclusion across Arizona.
Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA) provides a range of digital equity ecosystem supports including age and stage-appropriate digital skill building, digital and financial literacy training, and 21st-century workforce development. Navigators offer a robust in-person, hybrid, and virtual digital navigator program, and provide digital navigator and digital health navigator training. Additionally, IDIA offers telehealth system design and support services and provides device distribution and online safety training. IDIA Tech Hives are spaces where community meets technology. Hives culturally responsive community spaces designed to increase a sense of belonging in the digital world while improving use, adoption, and affinity for technology. IDIA also provides comprehensive impact evaluation.