We’re excited to offer new curricula designed for 1-2 hour-long workshops. These ready-to-teach sessions are perfect for community organizations looking to enhance digital literacy. Our NEW workshop curriculum covers: Intro to Generative AI, Online Shopping, and Smartphone Fundamentals.
Each workshop includes Instructor Lesson Plans, Slide Decks, Learner Handouts, and Practice Activities to help learners build practical skills they’ll use every day. Visit our Workshops page to learn more!
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Help Your Community Thrive Safely Online
Join us on October 29th at 11:00 a.m. PT for a free webinar designed for nonprofit and government staff who support new or marginalized internet users. In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this session will introduce two powerful tools to help your community stay safe online: (1) digitalLIFT’s “Teach Online Safety” curriculum, a practical train-the-trainer program with ready-to-use materials; and (2) DART Academy, an interactive e-learning platform that helps older adults and new users spot scams and build confidence.
NEW PARTNERSHIP
AT&T Supports Digital Literacy Across California
We are thrilled to announce a $50,000 contribution from AT&T to expand our Digital Literacy Trainer Programs at 10 AT&T Connected Learning Centers across California. This funding will train staff and volunteers who, in turn, will provide digital literacy instruction to students, older adults, and their families in underserved communities. This partnership builds on over 10 years of collaboration with AT&T, supporting digitalLIFT with more than $120,000 in grants to advance digital literacy, community education, and access programs. Together, we’re helping more Californians gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
Third Annual Day of Equity Webinars
As part of Digital Inclusion Week—and for the third year in a row—we organized a full day of webinars for our Day of Equity. It was an inspiring day of learning, reflection, and collaboration, and we’re so grateful to everyone who registered and participated. Your engagement made the day truly meaningful as we explored how equity and digital inclusion intersect in our work and in our communities. We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff for their hard work in making this day a success; their dedication continues to drive our progress, not only in bridging the digital divide but in fostering equity within the communities we serve.
If you weren’t able to attend (or want to revisit your favorite sessions), you can now watch the recordings from each webinar:
- Leading with Transparency and Courage
- Spotting Scams, Staying Safe: Protecting Yourself Online with BBB Insights
- From Loss to Leverage: Building Resilient Partnerships in Times of Change
- Creating Inclusive Digital Communities by Centering Disability and Neurodiversity
- Municipal Digital Equity Planning: Pathway to Community-wide Digital Inclusion
- Are You Speaking My Language? Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Education
Funding Opportunity for California Organizations
If your organization is based in California and works to expand digital access or digital skills, this webinar is for you! Join us to learn about the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) CASF Adoption Account. This state-funded grant program supports broadband access, digital literacy training, and technology projects in California’s underserved communities.
During this session, you’ll learn:
- Who’s eligible and what types of California-based projects qualify
- Available funding amounts and how to apply
- Key budget requirements and funding limitations
- Tips and best practices to strengthen your proposal
The next application deadline is January 1, 2026 – so now is the time to start preparing.
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, 2 pm Pacific
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SPOTLIGHTS
We’re Now on Bluesky!
digitalLIFT is expanding our online presence on Bluesky, and we’d love for you to be part of our growing community there! We’ll continue sharing updates on X (formerly Twitter), but Bluesky offers an exciting opportunity to connect more directly with people who care about digital inclusion. Follow us on Bluesky to join the conversation, exchange ideas, and help us build a vibrant community focused on closing the digital divide.
upLIFT: Stories from the Field
Each month, we’re featuring stories, insights, and successes from digital inclusion leaders across the country. Each story highlights real-world strategies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to closing the digital divide—inspiring and offering practical ideas for your community.
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