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May 26, 2023. 1:51 PMUncategorized
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
May 9, 2023. 7:11 PMUncategorized
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
April 18, 2023. 9:55 PMUncategorized
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
March 30, 2023. 12:18 PMUncategorized
“The Work that Connect 313 Does is One of a Kind”
“The Work that Connect 313 Does is One of a Kind” As the new Vice Chair of Connect 313’s Digital Literacy & Skilling Committee, Asia Browner is helping Detroiters learn digital literacy skills to improve their everyday lives. “Digital Literacy & Skilling is very broad but encompasses everything,” she says. “Connect 313 wants every Detroiter
March 17, 2023. 3:50 PMUncategorized
Meet Phyllis Edwards, An Advocate and Problem Solver
Meet Phyllis Edwards, An Advocate and Problem Solver Phyllis Edwards makes no bones about her high-tech capabilities. Yes, she knows her way around an electronic device, and she can effectively use the internet, but she doesn’t consider herself “tech savvy.” That’s why she got involved with Connect 313. Edwards is the 2023 chair of Connect
March 7, 2023. 4:11 PMUncategorized
Angela Meyers on Being Part of the Solution
Angela Meyers on Being Part of the Solution Angela Meyers experienced the digital divide in Detroit firsthand when she saw children and seniors in her own community struggling to access and use technology. That inspired her to join Connect 313. “The Wi-Fi connection in our area had the lowest speeds and the highest prices,” she
February 6, 2023. 8:38 PMUncategorized
Dr. JR Sledge is a Leader in IT Training
Dr. JR Sledge is a Leader in IT Training Born and raised in Detroit, Dr. JR Sledge was taught early on to dream big. “I learned that I could achieve whatever I put my mind to,” he says. “This was instilled in me at home and within the Detroit Public School system. As a result,
February 6, 2023. 8:31 PMUncategorized
Bartel Welch is Passionate About STEAM Education
Bartel Welch is Passionate About STEAM Education Making STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education fun, engaging, and thought provoking, especially for kids, is Bartel Welch’s passion. The founder and executive director of CODE313 is Connect 313’s newly elected chair of our Digital Literacy and Skilling committee. His nonprofit’s new 7,500 square foot STEAM
January 4, 2023. 7:56 PMUncategorized
Steven Henry Takes on New Role as Manager of Connect 313’s Community Ambassador Program
Steven Henry Takes on New Role as Manager of Connect 313’s Community Ambassador Program Throughout his career as a community advocate and grassroots organizer, Steven Henry has worked to build trust and engagement with Detroit residents. Affable and articulate, Henry will now bring his innate communication skills and programming acumen to his new role
December 15, 2022. 12:54 PMConnect 313
Autumn Evans is the Detroit Native Helping to Lead Connect 313
Autumn Evans is the Detroit Native Helping to Lead Connect 313 As Detroit’s Deputy Director of Digital Inclusion and Connect 313’s Operations Director, Autumn Evans is on the front lines of ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in Detroit. And she’s making an impact and helping to change the course of history in the
November 22, 2022. 2:06 PMConnect 313
Meet Jennifer Jambor, An Amazing Human From human I-T
Meet Jennifer Jambor, An Amazing Human From human I-T Succeeding in today’s high-tech world starts with the very basics – a device, internet access, and the proper skills needed to use these digital tools. Jennifer Jambor with human I-T has seen firsthand the difference it can make to get affordable computers into the hands of
October 24, 2022. 11:49 PMUncategorized
Connect 313 and City of Detroit Honor Digital Inclusion Superheroes
Connect 313 and City of Detroit Honor Digital Inclusion Superheroes Detroit’s Digital Inclusion Week (DDIW) recently revealed what many in the city already know: That Detroit is humming with digital superheroes working hard to ensure students, residents, small business owners and community organizations have the devices and digital skills they need and affordable, reliable internet
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Barry Sanders, Tom Izzo and Larry Fitzgerald part of Rocket Mortgate Classic's Area 313 Celebrity Scramble
Mayor, human-IT launch new effort to help close Detroit’s Digital Divide, reduce e-waste, create jobs
Detroit Homecoming webcast to feature Ford Foundation, workforce issues and how to reduce the digital divide
45,000 Detroit families get connected through Emergency Internet program; City encourages more to apply
Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler visit Detroit as Rocket Mortgage Classic announces extension through 2027
Rocket Community Fund starts Neighbor to Neighbor program to help bridge Cleveland’s digital divide
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