Resources
Digital Equity Support for your residents and organizations.
Resources for the Digital Citizen
Check out these online resources for digital literacy and skills and information on how to get a device and getting internet service.
Summer Camps
Summer Academy
Summer Academy
The College of Engineering and Department of Computer Science offer several summer programs designed for elementary, middle and high school students. These summer opportunities help students think about careers in engineering and computer science by teaching them skills that are necessary for those fields.
Cost: Paid(Scholarships available)For: Students K-12
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
RESIDENCY AND COMMUTER PROGRAMS
DAPCEP summer camp students either live and learn on campus for two to four weeks in Summer Residency or commute Monday through Friday for camp at local schools. Look for more information about available camps in 2022!
Cost: varies
For: Students Grades 3-12
Michigan Science Center
Michigan Science Center
Mi-Sci’s Sponsors of Science Program supports students for our Summer Science Camps each year in order to fulfill our mission of engaging and empowering all children and all communities with STEM! Contact: Camps@mi-sci.org with any questions.
Cost: $345 for Mi-Sci members and $395 for non-members
For: Students Grades 1-7
Code Galaxy Coding Camp
Code Galaxy Coding Camp
Virtual Kids Coding
Summer Camps
From Roblox and Minecraft to Python Programming and Mobile App Development. Summer Camps are a fun, week-long journey through the world of technology that many of our campers call the highlight of their summer!!
Cost: $189-$269
For: Youth Ages 7-15
Connectivity & Devices
Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP)
Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP)
Up to $30 / month discount for internet service. A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating internet provider (Formerly EBB).
For: Qualified Detroit households
Call: 313-241-7618
Lifeline
Lifeline
Lifeline is a federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. Qualifying is the first step to getting your Lifeline Benefit.
For: Qualified households
Comcast Internet Essentials
Comcast Internet Essentials
Stay connected with FREE high-speed Internet. Keep you and your family connected for work, remote learning and everything else you need to do online.
Cost: Free
For: Eligible Households
AT&T Access
AT&T Access
Acess from AT&T provides low-cost internet service for eligible households. Free installation, No annual contract, and no deposti.
Cost: $10/mo
For: Eligible Households
Fios Forward
Fios Forward
FREE home internet with ACP and Fios Forward.
Customers approved for the Affordable Connectivity Program can
get free Fios Home Internet with Verizon's Fios Forward discount.
Cost: Free
For: Eligible Households
Affordable Devices
Affordable Devices
Through human-I-T’s low-cost technology store, qualified low-income individuals can purchase desktops, laptops, and hotspots at a very low cost!
Cost: Ranges by Device
For: K12 Students, Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Digital Literacy & Skilling
Apple Developer Academy
Apple Developer Academy
At the Academy, you will learn to navigate the app economy: coding with Swift, UI/UX design, tech entrepreneurship, and project management. You will also have the opportunity to practice professional skills like collaboration, public speaking, or interviewing..
Registration currently Closed.
Virtual IT Helpdesk Training Services
Virtual IT Helpdesk Training Services
virtual IT helpdesk training services, and Michigan Works covers the cost for eligible residents who are admitted. https://www.shiftup.tech/
Cost: $1495
Free for eligible residents of
Michigan, via Michigan Works
JEI Community Tech Workers
JEI Community Tech Workers
Jefferson East is providing technical support (websites, social media, POS, etc) to small business owners located in or near the lower east side of Detroit.
Community-tech-workers@jeffersoneast.org
(313) 887-1775
Cost: free
For small business owners located in or near the lower east side of detroit
Adult Learning Lab
Adult Learning Lab
helps adults improve their reading, math and computer skills so they can be better qualified for employment. Instruction includes skills for exploring careers and finding employment. Except for a small registration fee, these services are free for eligible participants.
Cost: Free for eligible participantsFor: Adult Learners
4214 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Focus: HOPE’s Information Technologies Center (ITC)
Focus: HOPE’s Information Technologies Center (ITC)
Hands-on learning
experience to prepare students for
successful careers in IT. The ITC is a
Cisco Network Academy, a Microsoft
IT Academy and a CompTIA Authorized
Partner Program which assure that its
programs align with industry standards
For: Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Amazon Web Services Educate
Amazon Web Services Educate
Content developed to skill up for cloud careers in growing fields, AWS Educate Job Board.
Cost: Free
For: K12 Students, Job Seekers
Amazon Web Services Skill Builder
Amazon Web Services Skill Builder
Build credibility and confidence by validating cloud expertise through the largest cloud provider in the world.
Take self Paced Digital Training courses.
Cost: Both Free and Paid Courses
For: Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Coding Bootcamps
Coding Bootcamps
Bootcamps & Workshops to advance your career as a web developer, software developer, QA analyst and beyond,.
Cost: Class fees available online
For: Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Cybersecurity Trainings
Cybersecurity Trainings
High tech career training in the Internet of Things, Network Engineering and Cybersecurity.
Cost: Class fees available online
For: Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
How to Use a Chromebook
How to Use a Chromebook
Instructional manual with large print on how to set-up a Samsung Chromebook laptop device.
Cost: Free
For: Seniors
Distance Learning Corps
Distance Learning Corps
Health education and technology training to help older adults learn virtual platforms.
Cost: Free
For: Seniors
Detroit at Work
Detroit at Work
Access workshops, job opportunities, career advisement and other services on our website and by phone. .
Cost: Free
For: Job Seekers
Applied Digital Skills
Applied Digital Skills
Online video lessons to learn practical digital skills needed for jobs and personal development.
Cost: Free
For: 5-12 grade Students, Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Seniors
Career Certificates
Career Certificates
Professional level training for in-demand jobs - no degree necessary.
Cost: $39 per Month
For: 9-12 grade Students, Adult Learners, Job Seekers
Skilling Hub
Skilling Hub
Learning paths from LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn, Practice tech skills in the GitHub Learning Lab.
Cost: Free
For: K12 Students, Adults, Job Seekers, Seniors, Advanced Training
TEALS Program
TEALS Program
Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a program that builds sustainable CS programs in high schools.
Cost: Free
For: 9-12 Grade Students
SER Youthbuild Learning Academy
SER Youthbuild Learning Academy
An alternative high school for youth ages 16-21 years old tailored to the academic needs of each student and open to residents of any city. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher and enables students to learn a trade while in school.
For: Ages 16-24
Basic Computer skills
Basic Computer skills
Provides adult education services, in partnership with the Ford Motor Fund, to community members at two Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) service locations. The FREC is a community center where people can learn new skills, obtain needed services, develop new talents and celebrate community.
For: Adults, Job Seekers,
DSDT Programs
DSDT Programs
Provides post-secondary education in the fields of Film Production, Information Technology, Digital Media and Digital Graphics. We are an MI Works! approved training provider, veteran approved training facility
For: Adults, Job Seekers, Veterans, Advanced Training
The Ready Program
The Ready Program
A 12-week training program. During the program, skilled instructors teach computer literacy, customer service, basics of entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Cost: Free
For: 11-12 Grade Students, Job Seekers
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Matrix Human Services has a computer lab which is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
13560 E McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48205
313-526-4000
K12 Students, Adults, Job Seekers, Seniors,
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
The NOAH Project operates a computer lab 11am-2pm Monday-Thursday throughout the year . The computer lab has 6 computer stations at which clients can sign up for 1 hour slots. Sign ups for the computer lab and other services begin when at 8:30am.
Central United Methodist Church
23 E. Adams, Detroit MI, 48226.
Adults, Job Seekers, Seniors,
Smash Academy
Smash Academy
SMASH Academy, our flagship program, is a FREE, 3 year, intensive STEM-focused college prep program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. Each summer, scholars are immersed in tuition-free studies in partnership with leading universities throughout the country. During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming.
Cost: Free
For: Students 9th grade Advanced Training
Innovation Huddle
Innovation Huddle
Designed to introduce youth to computer science and entrepreneurship through projects. .
Cost: Free
For: 11-12 Grade Students,
More than Code
More than Code
A 20-week, 5 hour a week program that takes high school students through one semester of front-end web development using the culturally competent curriculum and includes intense entrepreneurship training created by JOURNi..
Cost: Free
For: Students, 9-12th grade
Youth Tech Exploration/ More than Code
Youth Tech Exploration/ More than Code
Youth Tech Exploration is a fun, collaborative technology workshop designed to introduce youth ages 8-18 to web, game, and application development..
Cost: Free
For: Students, Ages 8-18
Coding Bootcamp
Coding Bootcamp
An online education platform with career support to get students new jobs and life long careers. 100% remote .
Cost: varies by programFor: Adults, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Coding Bootcamp
Coding Bootcamp
An intensive in-person, (currently in live remote format due to COVID-19), and virtual live remote education provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce.
Cost: varies
For: Adults, Job Seekers
Coding Bootcamp
Coding Bootcamp
An intensive in-person, (currently in live remote format due to COVID-19), and virtual live remote education provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce.
Cost: varies
For: Adults, Job Seekers
Computer Training
Computer Training
The JVS Hermelin ORT Center offers Classroom Courses, Private Instruction,Online Classes,Technical Training and Technology Rental. Scholarships are available for some courses.
Cost: varies
For: Adults
Saturday Classes
Saturday Classes
EXPLORERS
Pre-K through 3rd Grade classes
PATHFINDERS
4th through 12th Grade classes.
Cost: varies
For: Students K-12
Self guided Coding Tutorials
Self guided Coding Tutorials
An online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, C#, Swift, and Sass, as well as markup languages HTML and CSS. .
Cost: Free and Paid optionsFor: Adults, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Online Courses
Online Courses
An online learning platform for those interested in tech-related subjects such as data analysis, software engineering, artificial intelligence and web development.
Cost: varies by programFor: Adults, Job Seekers, Advanced Training
Self guided Coding Tutorials
Self guided Coding Tutorials
An educational programming platform to help children learn coding skills, including game design, web design, animation and robotics. It includes courses in Minecraft Modding, Minecraft Game Design, Creative Coding, Python and CSS.
Cost: Paid varies by programFor: Students K-12
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