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Jan 23

Breaking News! Our Teaching Internet Safety & Responsibility Course Is Now FREE!

Teaching Internet Safety and ResponsibilityHave you heard? 

CTN’s Teaching Internet Safety & Responsibility online course is now available AT NO COST!

We decided to make this course free in order to help all technology instructors feel empowered to effectively cover topics in class like internet safety, password security, and media literacy.

Take the next step in your career and enroll for free. Certification awarded upon completion.

Start the Teaching Internet Safety & Responsibility Course for Free

Public Benefits Enrollment

Do you help community members apply for programs like Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and housing assistance? 

The online application processes can often be overwhelming and complex. However, in our new online course, Public Benefits Enrollment, we can equip you and your team with the skills you need to confidently navigate it all.

Learn More About the Public Benefits Course and Enroll Today
“CTN has been an invaluable resource in my digital equity journey…All of the [courses] put out by CTN are crafted with care and will elevate your service tenfold, no matter if you are a trainer or a manager of trainers. I can’t recommend learning and growing with CTN enough.” — Olivia Lockley, Digital Navigator and AmeriCorps Member with American Connection Corps, New Mexico State Library

building resilience for leadership webinar

Join us for an inspiring session on January 30 at 11 a.m. PT with Shannon Hughes, Founder of Enlivened Studios, as she explores resilience in both organizational and personal contexts.

The webinar will focus on:

  • How digital equity leaders can model mental and emotional resilience during uncertainty.
  • Strategies for navigating organizational changes, funding decisions, and challenges in 2025.
  • Actionable tools to recharge and refresh your mindset.
Register for the January 30 Webinar

First Round of Digital Equity Competitive Grant Awardees Announced

We are thrilled to congratulate the 65 organizations recommended for funding through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). These funds will support critical digital skills and inclusion projects in communities across the United States, empowering individuals with the essential skills to thrive in today’s connected world.

Initially, 24 organizations were named, and just this past Friday, an additional 41 grantees were announced, bringing the total investment to more than $369 million.

This milestone marks a significant step toward reducing the digital divide and fostering equitable access to technology and resources.

Click here to read more about the awardees and their impactful projects:

Initial Awardees | Additional Awardees

NTIA

Closing Note

Thank you for being part of the digital inclusion movement. As we continue into 2025, your dedication to bridging the digital divide inspires us every day. Let’s make this year one of connection, resilience, and progress. Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and events in the months ahead!