Individuals with a language barrier (non-English speakers)

Under the leadership of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the State Broadband Office is pleased to announce ConnectAllAZ – a statewide initiative to deploy historic investments into broadband connectivity, giving Arizona residents access to reliable, high-speed internet.

WIN Learning provides career readiness courseware and credentials to help individuals develop essential digital, employability, and academic skills. Their National Work Readiness Credentials validate mastery of these foundational skills through proctored assessments, making job seekers more attractive to potential employers.

The Arizona State Library's mission is to provide Arizonans access to information about their government, their state, and their world by offering content in a variety of formats, preserving Arizona's history for future generations, and empowering local institutions to engage their communities in learning.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is a statewide organization that offers workforce development programs, job training, and employment placement services. Their focus is on assisting individuals with barriers to employment, providing them with the necessary skills and resources to secure meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.

PCs for Refugees provide free (mostly refurbished) laptops to refugee families. The kids use them for their school/college work, learning English, etc. Adults use them to learn English, be in touch with family and friends, upskill, navigation, job searches, and more.

A coalition of advocates for affordable, reliable, and universal broadband.

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. 

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.

The Arizona Commerce Authority facilitates workforce development initiatives, fosters economic growth, and supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the state. They work to attract businesses, promote job creation, and drive economic development across various sectors.

Northern Arizona University is an important partner in achieving digital equity. NAU provides workforce development programs, cybersecurity, a range of skills training and future of work focused career services. Their in-person and online education opportunities meet the needs of diverse learners and support career advancement. NAU is a trusted anchor institution whose work extends beyond the borders of Coconino County and throughout northern Arizona.

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.

Sun Corridor Network is a nonprofit organization focused on providing high-speed internet access and infrastructure to support economic development in Arizona. They work with community anchor institutions, including schools and libraries, to enhance broadband connectivity and bridge the digital divide in rural, remote, urban underserved areas.