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April 1, 2024. 8:00 AMUncategorized
It’s full circle for structure and operations committee co-chair Jordan Falby
It’s full circle for structure and operations committee co-chair Jordan Falby For Jordan Falby, serving as co-chair of Connect 313’s structure and operations committee is a little like coming home. That’s because she was part of the original team that laid the ground work for the organization in 2020 and helped define its governance during
March 28, 2024. 7:35 PMUncategorized
Expert Educator Brings Leadership Experience to Special Projects, Shared Resources Committee
Educator brings leadership experience to special projects committee In 2020, the National Organization of Black County Officials asked Dr. Paula Whittaker Watkins to speak at a conference. There, the seasoned leader and education expert met Connect 313 Founder Joshua Edmonds and immediately got on board with his vision of every Detroiter having full access to
March 22, 2024. 10:01 PMUncategorized
Meet Myla Chapman, your Connect 313 District 4 Community Ambassador
Meet Myla Chapman, your Connect 313 District 4 Community Ambassador Myla’s neighborhood home base is at the Eastside Community Network (ECN), which has served Detroit’s eastside since 1984 and driven positive transformation among that community’s residents and businesses. Formerly the Warren Conner Development Coalition, the people at ECN have worked tirelessly to develop programs and
January 4, 2024. 8:03 PMConnect 313
A Message from Connect 313 Director Vittoria Katanski
A Message from Connect 313 Director Vittoria Katanski Connect 313 exists to ensure all Detroit residents have access to the digital skills, devices, and connectivity they need to engage with the digital world and the opportunity it brings. Our mission – to bridge the digital divide in our city – is a bold undertaking that
November 6, 2023. 11:45 AMConnect 313
David Luea: An integral contributor of a transformative initiative
David Luea: An integral contributor of a transformative initiative As Connect 313’s Digital Inclusion Initiative Project Manager, David Luea always stays busy. “From the Community Ambassador program to the Neighborhood Tech Hubs, I am responsible for organizing and contributing to the development of digital equity impact projects in Detroit for Connect 313,” David says. “My
November 2, 2023. 12:42 PMConnect 313
DDIW 2023 Panel Looks at Advancing Digital Literacy in Detroit to Promote Workforce Development
DDIW 2023 Panel Looks at Advancing Digital Literacy in Detroit to Promote Workforce Development Recognizing that a tech gap exists in Detroit’s talent pool, a panel of experts got to work October 2 at Wayne State University exploring how to advance digital literacy across the city to promote workforce development. Their conversation was part of
October 19, 2023. 4:53 PMConnect 313
DDIW23 Panel Focuses on Research, Policy and Digital Equity and Access
DDIW23 Panel Focuses on Research, Policy and Digital Equity, Positions the Internet as a Utility Required for Everyday Life A series of informative and interactive panel discussions at Wayne State University on October 2 marked the start of this year’s Detroit Digital Inclusion Week powered by Connect 313. The day’s first panel of local experts,
August 23, 2023. 12:07 AMConnect 313
Maria Montoya is Helping Connect Families to Essential Digital Devices
Maria Montoya is Helping Connect Families to Essential Digital Devices Maria Montoya serves as chair of Connect 313’s Devices and Connectivity Committee. She’s passionate about working with communities to ensure children and families have what they need to succeed. “I have never met a parent who doesn’t want the best for their child or their
August 14, 2023. 5:24 PMConnect 313
Meet Shadora Ford, your District Five Community Ambassador
Meet Shadora Ford, your District Five Community Ambassador High-energy Shadora is the founder and leader of Destined for Greatness, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and motivating at-risk girls and young women in Detroit to do things that once seemed impossible. DFG provides training in hygiene, self-esteem, education, and job readiness along with groceries, household supplies,
August 3, 2023. 8:32 PMUncategorized
Meet Debra Anderson, your District Seven Community Ambassador.
Meet Debra Anderson, your District Seven Community Ambassador. Debra serves on the board of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO), which is a federation of some 130 black and non-black organizations working to build a stronger community through a variety of services including HIV and suicide prevention, substance abuse support and COVID-19 resources. Additionally, DABO is
July 13, 2023. 5:21 PMUncategorized
Connect 313 Grant Supports Digital Equity Work at Per Scholas
Connect 313 Grant Supports Digital Equity Work at Per Scholas “Per scholas” is a Latin phrase meaning “through the schools.” In Detroit, Per Scholas translates to a successful nonprofit delivering no-cost, hands-on tech training in the city and across Southeast Michigan. Founded in New York in 1995, Per Scholas came to Detroit in 2019 with
June 8, 2023. 12:50 PMUncategorized
Meet Fadiah Yahya, your District Six Community Ambassador
Meet Fadiah Yahya, your District Six Community Ambassador Fadiah starts her day at the Bridging Communities organization, located at 6900 McGraw Avenue, across from Dingerman Park in Detroit. As the community ambassador to Detroit’s District Six, she’s dedicated to bringing everything internet to neighborhoods across the area. Read on to learn more about Fadiah. C313:
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