As more services, programs, and resources move online, staying connected has never been more critical. But with new internet users – older adults, immigrants, and others coming online for the first time – come new risks: scams, phishing, identity theft, and misinformation. For nonprofit and government organizations helping these communities, teaching digital safety is just as important as providing access.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, digitalLIFT and DART Academy are teaming up to offer a free webinar designed to give your organization practical tools and strategies for keeping new users safe online.
Webinar Details
Date: October 29
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific
Register for the webinar here
What You’ll Learn
We’ll explore two complementary approaches to digital safety training:
- digitalLIFT’s Teach Online Safety Curriculum
This free train-the-trainer curriculum provides staff and volunteers easy-to-use modules about phishing, privacy, malware, and misinformation. It’s culturally relevant, adaptable, and ready to deploy in your own programs. - DART Academy
This engaging, scenario-based e-learning platform is tailored specifically for first-time internet users and older adults. Learners practice recognizing scams and protecting their digital identities in real-world simulations.
Why It Matters
Bringing people online safely isn’t just about teaching them to click responsibly: it’s about building confidence, personal agency, and independence. When organizations integrate effective safety training into digital inclusion programs, community members gain the skills to navigate the internet safely.
Who Should Attend
- Program managers, digital inclusion coordinators, and library or community center staff
- Government agencies offering online services or digital literacy programs
- Volunteers and digital navigators working with first-time internet users
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your programs and protect the communities you serve. Whether you’re onboarding hundreds of new users or piloting a small digital literacy initiative, this webinar will give you actionable tools to help everyone access the internet safely.
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