Center for Digital Equity - CDE

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Located at Queens University of Charlotte, the CDE acts as a catalyst for digital inclusion, serving as the backbone and lead convener to a network of partners that ensure digital tools and skills are accessible to all.

Last chance to apply for ConnectTech and ConnectTech+Work.Applications close Friday, June 12 for organizations intereste...
06/04/2026

Last chance to apply for ConnectTech and ConnectTech+Work.

Applications close Friday, June 12 for organizations interested in hosting digital skills and workforce readiness training within their communities.

Through these programs, organizations can help community members build digital confidence, strengthen workforce skills, earn credentials, and access the tools needed to navigate today’s digital world.

Visit https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/connecttech/ to learn more and submit your application before the deadline.

ConnectTech+ helps community members build confidence with technology while exploring workforce readiness, foundational ...
06/01/2026

ConnectTech+ helps community members build confidence with technology while exploring workforce readiness, foundational AI concepts, and career pathways connected to their interests.

Organizations selected to host a cohort will receive:
✔️ Up to 16 hours of in-person instruction
✔️ Support for up to 15 learners per cohort
✔️ Laptops for participants who complete the program
✔️ Tools to help build long-term digital and workforce development capacity in their communities

Applications open now through June 12.

Visit the link to learn more and explore bringing ConnectTech+ to your organization:
https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/connecttech/

Join us for our next Community Council meeting on Thursday, June 4th from 3:30–5:00 PM.During the session, we’ll hear up...
05/28/2026

Join us for our next Community Council meeting on Thursday, June 4th from 3:30–5:00 PM.

During the session, we’ll hear updates from local community partners and leaders across the broader digital opportunity landscape, along with a presentation of CDE’s new three-year strategic plan. This will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, share feedback, and help shape what comes next.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WvF-FHS9SHGzq-cFvsOarA #/registration

National Digital Inclusion Alliance

North Carolina Department of Information Technology

Caterpillar Ministries

Access alone doesn’t change the outcome.Technology only creates opportunity when it can be used with purpose. That means...
05/28/2026

Access alone doesn’t change the outcome.

Technology only creates opportunity when it can be used with purpose. That means supporting community members in using digital tools in ways that align with real goals, everyday needs, and long-term progress.

That’s how access becomes meaningful digital opportunity.

ConnectTech helps community members build confidence with everyday technology through hands-on training in computer skil...
05/26/2026

ConnectTech helps community members build confidence with everyday technology through hands-on training in computer skills, using the internet, and staying safe online.

Organizations selected to host a cohort will receive:
✔️ Up to 9 hours of in-person instruction
✔️ Support for up to 15 learners per cohort
✔️ Laptops for participants who complete the program
✔️ Tools to help grow long-term digital skills programming in their communities

Applications open now open through June 12.

Visit the link to learn more and explore bringing ConnectTech to your organization:
https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/connecttech/

Big news: ConnectTech applications are now open to all organizations as we expand the program to reach even more communi...
05/22/2026

Big news: ConnectTech applications are now open to all organizations as we expand the program to reach even more communities. 🎉

Organizations can apply to host hands-on digital skills training that helps community members:
💻 Build confidence with technology
🌐 Navigate the online world
🏆 Earn digital skills credentials
📱 Access devices and digital tools

Applications open now through June 12.

Visit https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/connecttech/ to learn more and explore which ConnectTech offering may be the right fit for your organization.

Confidence is one of the clearest indicators of progress.Through ConnectTech Cohort 1, the percentage of learners who fe...
05/21/2026

Confidence is one of the clearest indicators of progress.

Through ConnectTech Cohort 1, the percentage of learners who felt confident using the internet and digital devices grew from 19% to 80%. This shift reflects more than skill-building. It represents increased independence, readiness, and the ability to navigate opportunities in a digital world.

This kind of progress happens when trusted partners create space for learning, practice, and growth.

Interested in bringing ConnectTech or ConnectTech+ to your organization?Join one of our upcoming information sessions to...
05/20/2026

Interested in bringing ConnectTech or ConnectTech+ to your organization?

Join one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the programs, application process, timeline, and which offering may be the best fit for the community members you serve.

Click the link to sign up: https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/connecttech/

A well-deserved recognition for a leader shaping this work across our region.Bruce has been named one of Charlotte Busin...
05/19/2026

A well-deserved recognition for a leader shaping this work across our region.

Bruce has been named one of Charlotte Business Journal 2026 Most Admired CEOs in the Social Impact category. This honor reflects his vision, commitment to building strong partnerships, and leadership in expanding digital opportunity for community members.

We’re proud to see his impact recognized across the Charlotte community.

05/14/2026

Strong communities are built on trust.

Community organizations bring relationships and lived experience. Through ConnectTech, CDE provides digital training, tools, and support to strengthen programs and expand what partners can offer.

Together, this work connects families to devices, builds digital skills, and opens opportunities for work, learning, and everyday life.

The best solutions build on what’s already in place.

Caterpillar Ministries

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Queens University Of Charlotte/1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28274

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+17046882704

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