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Digital Connectors in New York City

What is the Digital Connectors program? Digital Connectors are youth leaders who connect their communities to technology and the greater opportunities of the Digital Age. The Digital Connectors program provides hands-on training and leadership development to youth ages 14-21. Youth gain technology and leadership skills, community service experience and exposure to career opportunities.

What do Digital Connectors do?
Digital Connectors serve as technology ambassadors for their communities. They spread the word about the power of technology to help people live better lives. They motivate their friends, family and neighbors to connect to the Internet in their very own homes.

Digital Connectors introduce people to a community website, The Beehive.org, where they can take action on the things that matter most and improve their lives. Digital Connectors help produce and update the New York Beehive. Youth also promote technology and provide tech support to families through computer fairs held at community centers. Digital Connectors also do fun activities like create multimedia projects and visit tech companies.

How is the Digital Connectors program different from other youth technology programs?
The Digital Connectors program goes beyond teaching youth technology skills. The program prepares youth to serve as leaders in creating a new digital culture, a way of being, in their own communities. They connect their neighbors to computers and the Internet, while building strong community relationships.

Digital Connectors gain youth leadership skills, new experiences, and a chance to serve their community. Youth will learn to make decisions, engage in hands-on learning, become team players, and contribute to a positive change in their own community. They’ll also learn about career opportunities through site visits to technology companies and job shadowing experiences. Being a Digital Connector can also help youth decide on their future – what they want to do with their life and how to achieve their goals.