STIPEND & COPAY POLICY CHANGES Over the past year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tech Goes Home has adapted our policies and programming to better meet the urgent needs of our learners, instructors, and communities. Now, as we look ahead to the longer-term recovery from COVID-19 and the future of TGH, we are making carefully thought out changes to our policies and approaches. We are moving forward with two important policy updates: Update 1: TGH graduates will continue to earn a device and internet at no cost. During the pandemic, TGH began providing both a digital device and one year of high-quality internet free of charge to every learner who needed them. Moving forward, TGH will continue providing devices and internet at no cost as part of our programming. Update 2: Instructor and course assistant stipends will be discontinued effective January 1, 2022 During the pandemic - in recognition of the extraordinary demands placed on our instructors - TGH expanded financial stipends to instructors teaching in all programs. After extensive conversations with instructors, an internal review, and consultation with external experts about how best to support learners and instructors going forward, we have elected to discontinue all instructor and course assistant stipends effective January 1, 2022. This decision will allow us to direct more resources to expanding our programming and providing critical tools for learners, instructors, and course assistants, including: Ensuring that every TGH graduate can continue to earn a device and internet at no cost to them; Expanding our professional development programs for instructors and course assistants; Expanding Tech Goes Home’s courses to reach more learners and more communities; Building a Course Assistant Volunteer program so instructors can have community support in their courses; and Developing recognition programs for instructors and course assistants. Our instructors and course assistants remain at the absolute heart of TGH’s mission. We are so grateful for the time they invest and the lengths they go to in order to serve their learners. These updates will allow us to support them more intentionally and sustainably, while also ensuring that even more learners are able to participate fully in TGH programs and gain the access and skills they need to use telehealth, work from home, participate in school, connect with loved ones, and more online. We are profoundly grateful for the tireless efforts of our learners, instructors, staff, community partners, volunteers, and learners during the past year-plus. COVID-19 revealed the depth of digital inequity to an unprecedented degree, and we’re more committed than ever to strengthening TGH as an organization, so that we can better support our communities and connect more learners with digital devices, internet, and critical skills training. As always, we welcome your feedback so please do not hesitate to reach out to us with ideas on how we can continue to best support TGH partnerships. You may submit any inquiries or feedback to program@techgoeshome.org .

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION BECOMING A TGH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR Before you start your application: All instructors must be employees or long-term volunteers of an official TGH Partner Site. Make sure your organization is an official TGH Partner Site. Please check with your supervisor, director, or head of school to confirm. TGH has four different programs and you must be certified to teach in each one. Read the program descriptions on the overview page to determine which program(s) best fits your organization’s and participants’ needs. 1. Complete an Online Instructor Application You may ask the TGH Program Supervisor at your organization for the link to the instructor application. You may also email us for it at program@techgoeshome.org Please only fill this form out ONCE. If you have additional information to update TGH about, please reach out to us directly via email. The instructor application will collect some general information about you, your supervisor, and your participants. The application will ask you to complete an Internet Basics assessment and input your score into your application. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will become a TGH Certified Instructor. 2. Complete the Internet Basics Assessment Carefully follow the instructions in the Instructor Application so that you complete only the required Internet Basics assessment. On average, the Internet Basics Assessment takes about 10 mins to complete You must achieve a passing score of 85% or higher. Please take the assessment in a quiet environment where you can concentrate - don’t multitask! 4. Complete an Instructor Orientation Instructor Orientation is completed online and at one's own pace. TGH will invite applicants who have completed the above steps and are a good fit to complete an Instructor Orientation. We ask that you do not extend your invitation or share any links with other people, since all attendees require pre-approval. These orientations provide a comprehensive review of all the responsibilities, logistics, and steps required to run a TGH course. Attending an orientation does not automatically certify you to be an instructor. Please wait for a follow-up email to update you on your application status. Emails will be sent no later than five business days after each orientation. 3. Submit Documentation for a Background CORI Check In order to comply with federal law, TGH is required to conduct CORI checks for all instructors. You will be asked to complete the CORI Acknowledgement Form after submitting the Instructor Application and Internet Basics Assessment. You will need to provide a government-issued picture ID such as a Driver's License, Passport, State ID, or Legal Resident Card. You will receive an email letting you know whether or not your CORI has been accepted by TGH. If you have a CORI record, please know that TGH will make decisions compassionately. 5. Receive a Decision Regarding Your Application Once all the steps above are complete TGH will make a decision on your application. In some instances, TGH may ask for additional steps or follow up before making a final decision. You will receive an email letting you know if your application has been approved or denied. Your approval email will also contain information and instructions on the next steps to start running TGH courses at your site. Important Notes: We will update you on your application status after each step via email. You may also email us with questions and clarifications. Your instructor status might become "expired" if you do not teach a course within a year of attending an orientation. TGH may update or change the instructor requirements listed above at any time. If a new requirement is added, you will need to complete it to keep your instructor status up-to-date or your certification may become expired. If your instructor status becomes expired, you may contact TGH and we will let you know what is required to bring your instructor status up-to-date and renew your certification.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Digital Equity: Dispelling Myths As defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), "digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services." Tech Goes Home has gathered extensive research to support and inform our work. Take a look at these common myths about technology access and get a glimpse of why we do what we do. Myth #1: Everyone has internet access. False. 13% of households in the City of Boston (12% cross Massachusetts) lack a home broadband subscription. Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 44% don't have home broadband services. Among low-income families who have home internet, 52% say their access is too slow and 20% say their internet has been cut off in the last year due to lack of payment. 16.9 million children across the U.S. lack access to high-speed home internet. During the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 families with incomes of $50,000 or less lost internet connectivity due to cost, and 49% are on the precipice of disconnection False 19% of households in the City of Boston (18% across Massachusetts) lack a desktop or laptop computer at home Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year, 46% don’t have a computer . 26% of adults with household incomes under $30,000 are “smartphone-dependent” internet users. This means they do not have an internet-connected computer at home and rely entirely on a smartphone for internet access. 7.3 million children across the U.S. lack access to a home computer 26% of low-income families who do have a computer at home say too many people share the same computer. Myth #2: Everyone has a computer. Myth #3: Everyone knows how to use computers & the internet. False. One third of all American workers lack basic digital literacy skills for navigating technology and the internet. In Massachusetts, nearly 80% of jobs require at least fundamental digital skills. Middle-skill jobs requiring digital skills are growing 2.5 times faster than those that don’t. 41% of U.S. adults without a high school diploma and 17% with high school diploma but without a college degree are not digitally literate . Workers of color are overrepresented among workers without digital skills due to deep structural racism that creates gaps in income, wealth, and educational opportunity. 57% of Latinx workers, 50% of Black workers, 36% of Asian workers, and 23% of white workers have limited or no digital skills. Our Solution: Training, Tools, & Access In partnership with our network of over 250 community organizations, Tech Goes Home empowers the community members we serve to use the internet as a tool for pursuing educational opportunities, finding jobs, accessing healthcare, fulfilling their essential needs from home, and making their voices heard. We welcome you to join us in achieving our goal of ensuring that everyone has the skills, tools, and access to take full advantage of the internet and the opportunities it offers. Donate Volunteer Subscribe Learn About Us

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. PARTNERSHIPS We're excited to announce that we have reopened the waiting list for new partner sites to join our TGH courses. While we're currently not accepting new applications, you can still express your interest by joining the waiting list. We'll keep you updated as soon as opportunities become available. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW Tech Goes Home collaborates with community-based organizations (schools, nonprofits, libraries, etc.) to offer devices, internet access, and digital skills training to the individuals and families most affected by the structural injustices at the root of digital exclusion. TGH employs a train-the-trainer model that prepares and supports trusted instructors at those sites to teach a 15-hour course tailored to their learners, after which graduates earn a new digital device and one year of Internet subscription provided by TGH. STEPS TO BECOMING A TGH PARTNER SITE 2. Meet with Our Team A TGH representative will reach out to you to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be an opportunity for us to learn more about your organization, for you to learn more about TGH, and for us to collaboratively explore what a potential partnership might look like. 3. Decide to partner Take any time needed to figure out the details of who/when/where/how the TGH program will be implemented at your organization. TGH will request one person to the the TGH Program Supervisor for your site and at least one other person to be the TGH Instructor (See step 4 and 5). 4. Identify one person to be the TGH Program Supervisor at your site. The TGH Program Supervisor must be an employee of your site. This person will be responsible for: Keeping TGH up-to-date on staff changes related to instructors and site leadership Supervising the TGH program, instructors, assistants, and volunteers at your site. Answering inquiries and questions about the TGH program at your site that may be asked by TGH instructors at your site or individuals interested in becoming instructors at your site. TGH will ask the Program Supervisor to step in if TGH has issues with communication, logistics, or compliance with any instructors, assistants, or volunteers from your site. The TGH Program Supervisor will be asked to attend an orientation to learn about the TGH program, its role, and the responsibilities and logistics that TGH requires of the site, instructors, assistants, and volunteers. 5. Identify people who will apply to be the TGH Instructors at your site. Please identify at least one employee from your organization to implement the TGH course. These instructors need not be computer experts but should be comfortable using the internet, particularly tools such as email, Google search, Google Apps, and other basics. Most importantly, they should be welcoming, patient, and passionate about helping people learn life-changing skills! This person will be responsible for: Assisting learners in signing up for Internet service All course logistics (such as tracking attendance and collecting learner feedback) Prepping curriculum and teaching the course 7. Certify your TGH Instructors Once your site partnership is official, you will receive instructions to share with your staff about an instructor application. They must complete a four-step process to be certified as a Tech Goes Home Instructor. Complete an online instructor application Pass a short “Internet Basics” assessment with a score of 85% or higher Attend a 4-hour Instructor Orientation with our team. Complete a background CORI check. 8. Apply to start a course Certified instructors at official partner sites can submit a course application for each cohort they would like to teach. While we can not approve every course that our partners want to teach, we do our best to meet the demand. Once the course is approved, the site may recruit participants and run the course! Program Calendar TGH PROGRAM CALENDAR 6. Complete the official partnership application Once we’ve mutually agreed to move forward, TGH will email you an official partnership application to gather information about the people who will be running the TGH program at your site. This application must be completed by the site executive of your organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). 1. Fill Out the TGH Partnership Inquiry Form Please complete our Partnership Inquiry Form to be added to our partner waitlist. We will review your information and reach out regarding further steps when capacity allows. Note: Due to current demands, waitlist times can vary from 2-6 months.

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Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Instructors Welcome to the Instructor Portal! If it's your first time here, you can start at the General Resources for Instructors page. If you're currently NOT an instructor, but interested in becoming one, click the button below. Learn More About Becoming a TGH Instructor Photo: Community Collaboratives for Early Learning & Media (funded by the Ready To Learn grant (PR/AWARD No. U295A150003, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the U.S. Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting)

Strategic Plan 2020 Mission Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Why TGH? Digital exclusion perpetuates poverty. Without the tools, access, and skills to do homework, navigate online job portals, manage finances, communicate with loved ones, and so much more, it has become incredibly difficult to succeed. And considering the stark demographic inequities in the use of technology, digital inclusion has become a social justice issue of our time. 80% of Fortune 500 companies require online job applications, including major employers such as Walmart and CVS (FCC) 84% of the nation’s K-12 teachers report that digital inequities are growing in their classrooms (Pew Research Center, 2017) 44% of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year don’t have home broadband services and 46% don’t have a computer (Pew Research Center, 2019) Only 46% of seniors with household incomes below $30,000 say they go online (Pew Research Center 2017) Supporting people to get online and use digital health resources can be crucial to achieving local priorities including: physical and mental wellbeing, prevention, self care, shared care and shared decision making, long term condition management, appropriate use of urgent and emergency care (NHS 2019) TGH addresses these inequities by providing free digital skills training, discounted new computers, and help securing home Internet access. We serve people from the ages of 3 to 93, prioritizing those without technology, the un/underemployed, immigrants, and people with disabilities. TGH is focused on tackling the entrenched barriers to technology adoption and Internet access. Our school, community, small business, and early childhood initiatives provide an impactful and cost-effective model to help families and participants gain the skills, hardware, and Internet access needed for lifelong success. History Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Simply put, TGH helps bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, and seniors can connect with loved ones. With the help of 350+ partner schools and community sites, TGH has served 35,000+ people in over 2,400 courses and distributed 22,500+ new computers over its tenure. In the past four years, TGH has experienced massive growth, from serving 3,000 people in 2016 to 5,500 in 2019. In 2019 alone, TGH ran 396 courses at nearly 200 community partner sites throughout Greater Boston. 75% of TGH learners had household incomes under $35,000 per year. Nearly half of adult learners were immigrants and 85% were people of color. Program Model The TGH model tackles digital exclusion by providing 15 hours of skills training, a new computer to course graduates for $50, and help finding and securing low-cost, high-quality Internet. Each course is uniquely offered by community leaders, trained by TGH, who come from the communities they serve--as early education or school teachers, community case workers or workforce development coaches, and many other grassroots roles. TGH serves people of all ages: TGH School serves school-age students and their caregivers, TGH Early Childhood serves children 3-6 and their caregivers, TGH Community serves adults and seniors, and TGH Small Business serves micro-entrepreneurs. Board and Staff The TGH Board consists of 13 supporters (38% women, 31% POC) who bring a balanced perspective to leadership decisions. TGH has 8 full-time staff members (72% women, 43% POC) including co-CEOs, four program staff, one operations/finance staff member, and one fundraising staff member. Read our staff bios here . More Information Annual Report Impact Report List of program partners Financials FAQ's Why don’t you use phones instead of computers? While smartphones are often cited as a ubiquitous tool that could be the solution, a research paper or job application written on a smartphone pales in comparison to one written on a computer. Poor quality access engenders a lower quality product, leading to an ever-widening opportunity gap. Why don’t you use refurbished computers? Providing each learner with the same model of computers makes distribution efficient & affordable and allows us to teach the operating system of our choice across all of our programs. We also respect our learners and want to ensure they graduate with a quality laptop. Why don’t TGH staff conduct the 15 hours? The train-the-trainer model allows us to enlist more than 300 culturally and racially diverse instructors who currently and directly work with the people we serve. This diverse, equitable, and inclusive approach allows us to scale our impact many fold. Why not do an online course? Many of our learners don’t know how to get online, never mind take an online course. That itself is a digital literacy lesson on its own. A small classroom setting allows learners to gain hands-on experience, form peer-to-peer learning relationships, and build a connection with their local schools or community organizations. Doesn’t all your funding come from the City of Boston? We get foundational support from CoB but the demand is far greater than the funding can cover. We continue to grow and diversify funding in order to increase reach and sustainability. Why do you charge $50 for devices? We view the $50 as an investment from our learners. They are investing in their own learning and success in the program. We’ve found that the copay for devices has helped tremendously with our program completion (90% of learners who enroll graduate from TGH). Are you only in Boston schools? No. In addition to schools in Boston, we’re currently serving schools in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Revere. And of course we partner with more than 100 community groups, social service agencies, libraries, municipal agencies, and others. Are you funded by or a part of Boston Public Schools? No on both counts. Although we serve many Boston Public Schools, we are not a part of BPS nor do we receive any funding from Boston Public Schools. Is there a basic TGH curriculum I can look at? Yes. Check out our TGH School and Community curriculum here . How are the four programs the same/different? Check out our program overview here.

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Digital Inclusion, Social Justice & Racial Equity Digital inequities pose a significant barrier to opportunity and success for millions of students, families, and adults across the country, and has a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Digital exclusion is not a stand-alone issue, but part and parcel of the many inequities that exist in our society today as a result of generations of systematic racism and social injustice. Tech Goes Home is committed to advancing digital equity by providing digital inclusion programs that open up access to and empower participation in education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and civic engagement. Through our three-pillar program model based on computers, internet connectivity, and training, as well as our advocacy work , Tech Goes Home works to create a more equitable society where all members of our community have access to the digital world and the opportunities it provides. Academic Achievement Digital skills and access to internet-connected computers are essential for students to participate in distance learning and access critical support services. Yet, an estimated 16.9 million children across the U.S. lack access to high-speed home internet and 7.3 million children lack access to a home computer. Due to historic and ongoing social injustice and structural racism, students from low-income families and students of color are disproportionately affected by this divide. At a time when access to virtual learning is more important than ever, Tech Goes Home equips students and their families with the essential digital resources and training that remove barriers to pursuing academic achievement. Economic Opportunity Further, digital inclusion is closely linked with economic opportunity. Applying for, advancing in, and accessing higher-paying jobs increasingly requires a range of digital skill sets . In Massachusetts, nearly 80% of jobs require at least fundamental digital skills , and middle-skill jobs requiring digital skills are growing 2.5 times faster than those that don’t. Yet, nearly one third of workers across all industries lack digital skills, with workers of color "overrepresented among those with limited or no digital skills. " Economic justice is critical to achieving racial and social justice, and Tech Goes Home’s programs prepare adults to leverage the internet to pursue career opportunities that require digital skills. Health Access Digital inclusion also means greater access to healthcare information and telemedicine, especially now that many appointments with medical professionals and vaccine sign-ups are occurring remotely. However, many individuals – including a disproportionate number of older adults – don’t have access to those resources due to a lack of internet connectivity, computer, and/or digital skills. Nationwide, 41% of people covered by Medicare cannot access telehealth from home. The pandemic has again laid bare the social determinants of health that have led to increased rates of COVID-19 infection in communities of color across the Commonwealth, and Tech Goes Home is working to mitigate those determinants by increasing access to essential health resources. Civic Engagement With the 2020 census conducted largely online, digital access was critical to counting every member of our communities in order to secure equitable funding for schools, housing, and other vital community resources. Many of the populations that have been deemed “hard-to-count” by the U.S. Census Bureau are members of historically marginalized communities that disproportionately face digital exclusion, including immigrant families, residents of dense urban areas, individuals experiencing homelessness, and individuals with disabilities. Voter registration, town hall participation, and other key civic engagement opportunities are also more accessible to those with digital access. Tech Goes Home works to empower learners with the digital tools and training to engage in their communities and make their voices heard. Our Solution: Training, Tools, & Access In partnership with our network of partner organizations across Eastern Massachusetts, Tech Goes Home empowers the community members we serve to use the internet as a tool for pursuing educational opportunities, finding jobs, accessing healthcare, fulfilling their essential needs from home, and making their voices heard. We welcome you to join us in achieving our goal of ensuring that everyone has the skills, tools, and access to take full advantage of the internet and the opportunities it offers. Donate Volunteer Subscribe Research About Us

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. DONATE 6 EASY WAYS TO Join the fight for digital equity! TGH relies on the support of its investors and donors. Whether donating online, by mail, or giving stock, TGH makes it easy to have a lasting impact. Have questions or looking for more information? Please contact darcy@techgoeshome.org . Credit Card Donate quickly and easily to TGH Donate Now DAF Direct Donate quickly and easily to TGH through DAF Direct Donate Now Donate by Mail Donate by mail by making checks payable to Tech Goes Home at 131 Dartmouth St, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 Venmo Donate via Venmo @TechGoesHome Corporate Matching If your company matches charitable gifts you can use the following info to donate. Tech Goes Home EIN #20-8629591 Donate Stock Interested in donating stock? Email dahlia@techgoeshome.org.

組織 市場 賣 RESOURCES 小本生意 在這裡，您會找到一系列在線工具來幫助您的小企業進行組織，市場和銷售，以及一些基礎教程來幫助您開始使用它們。 組織 ORGANIZE 組織 市場 賣 RESOURCES Google Calendar English Guide Guía en Español Google日曆是一個免費工具，可幫助您安排日程，跟踪約會並設置提醒。另外，您可以與其他人共享特定事件或整個日曆。再也不會錯過約會！ RESOURCES RESOURCES Back to Top 波士頓市開始業務 English Guide Guía en Español 《 創業指南》 是波士頓市的一個網站，為那些希望在波士頓創業的人提供信息，資源和服務。 劍橋社區發展部 English Guide Guía en Español 社區發展部（CDD） 是劍橋市的規劃機構。本教程將向您展示如何使用CDD網站查找經濟適用房，了解有關城市公園的信息以及如何使用快速鏈接探索城市。 小型企業主法律問題簡介 第1部分：業務結構 第2部分：知識產權 第三部分：就業法 市場 MARKET Back to Top Yelp English Guide Guía en Español Yelp 是一個人們用來查找本地企業信息並閱讀其他客戶評論的網站。根據Mashable的說法，“在Google旁邊，對於小型企業而言，沒有比Yelp更重要的網站了。”本教程將幫助您創建和管理業務頁面。 臉書 Facebook擁有超過十億的用戶，可幫助您與新老客戶建立關係，並通過口碑營銷最終促進銷售。本教程將幫助您入門。請訪問facebook.com/business以獲得幫助。 英語：註冊 參與 廣告 西班牙語： Registrarse Atraer PUBLICIDAD 賣 SELL Back to Top Etsy English Guide Etsy是一個在線市場，有3000萬用戶買賣手工或複古產品和手工藝品。這些教程將幫助您創建帳戶，開設店鋪並開始銷售！要了解如何為智能手機或平板電腦獲取免費的Etsy信用卡閱讀器，請訪問www.etsy.com/reader 。 回到頂部

Ameelio Welcome to Tech Goes Home’s curriculum links page! Here, you can learn about a variety of topics using any of our interactive lessons. Each lesson is grouped by type; scroll to see more types of lessons. Click on the image to view each lesson. Searching with Google Basics of Media Literacy Email vs. Instant Message Internet Safety Navigating the Internet Financial Literacy Online Banking 101 Budgeting and Saving Credit and Debit Management

Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. OUR PROGRAMS Click on "Let's Go!" to view tools and resources specific to each Tech Goes Home program. Let's Go! Here you will find a collection of apps caregivers can use to help young children develop early reading, writing, math, art, and science skills. TGH Early Childhood Let's Go! Here you will find a collection of online tools to help your small business organize, market, and sell, along with basic tutorials to help you start using these tools. TGH Small Business Here you will find a collection of online tools to help you live, learn, earn, work, and play, along with basic tutorials to help you start using these tools. TGH School & Community Let's Go!