CONNECT 313 - Closing the Digital Divide in Detroit

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Digital Inclusion, Innovation, and Investment in Detroit.

Our Mission is to put in place by 2024 the means for all Detroiters to have access to appropriate devices, internet connections, technical support and digital resources for improved learning, employment and wellbeing.

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Empowering Detroiters in a Digital World

Our Origin Story

Locally Led, Expertly Informed

The Connect 313 Fund was formed in 2020 to coordinate and support city-wide digital inclusion efforts with a data-driven, community-based philosophy. The Connect 313 Fund was launched at the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA Tour event as part of the tournament’s “Changing the Course” initiative.

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Jason Momoa joins Connect 313 to Raise Awareness of Detroit’s Digital Divide.

Jason Momoa toured the city with Josh Edmonds, Director of Digital Inclusion for the City of Detroit, to learn more about the important progress being made to connect the community and ensure all Detroit residents can access the digital world and the opportunity it brings.

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Jason Momoa joins Connect 313 to Raise Awareness of Detroit’s Digital Divide.

Jason Momoa toured the city with Josh Edmonds, Director of Digital Inclusion for the City of Detroit, to learn more about the important progress being made to connect the community and ensure all Detroit residents can access the digital world and the opportunity it brings.

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2022 Detroit Internet Use Survey Data

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May 26, 2023

Connect 313 Funds Early STEM Camps for Detroit Middle Schoolers

Connect 313 Funds Early STEM Camps for Detroit Middle Schoolers Just before the pandemic shut everything down in 2020, Cleary University’s Detroit Education Center launched a special STEM program for the area’s middle schoolers. The idea was to use LEGOs as literal building blocks to expose naturally curious fifth through eighth graders to the elements

Closing the Digital Divide is Music to Alvin Lockett’s Ears

Closing the Digital Divide is Music to Alvin Lockett’s Ears “There is no place like Detroit,” says Alvin Lockett, who is better known as “Aj.” Aj is vice chair of the Devices and Connectivity Committee at Connect 313. He was born and raised in Detroit and has had a passion for technology for as long

Policy and Advocacy Thrive with Partnerships Across the Community

Policy and Advocacy Thrive with Partnerships Across the Community When Richard Ramirez isn’t serving as vice chair of Connect 313’s policy, advocacy and ecosystem committee, he’s busy at DTE Energy as head of innovation and technology, and IT corporate social responsibility activities. As such, he’s gotten a bird’s eye view of the benefits of digital access

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