Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Mission Digital Connectors Program Launches

On October 22nd, 2007 the San Francisco Digital Connectors added to their expansion the Mission Digital Connectors Program.

The Mission Digital Connectors will focus on providing technology services to the Latino families that live int the Mission District. Digital Connectors will provide computer workshops, distribute ATT DSL lines for families that qualify for that grant and will distribute Computers thru the OE computer purchase program.

Phase I of the program will happen during Oct-Dec 2007. During this phase Digital Connectors will receive training on the Areas of Internet, Wireless Networks and Computer Training.

Phase II of the program will happen during Jan-March 2008. During this phase Digital Connectors will receive training on Hardware Components and Youth Content.

Phase III of the program will happen during April-May 2008. During this phase Digital Connectors will receive training on Multimedia Applications.

During all phases the Mission Digital Connectors will also participate on Community Events providing Computer Workshops @ their computer lab and provide tech support to families in need.

Another aspect of the program will be to collect digital stories from the Latino families that we have helped in the community.

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