The Digital Empowerment & Innovation Initiative helps adults and organizations develop the technology skills, systems and confidence needed to participate fully in education, employment, ministry, organizational leadership and modern community life.
Technology is both a direct service and infrastructure supporting tutoring, workforce programs, leadership education, registration, evaluation and reporting.
Adult digital skills
- Basic computer, internet and email skills
- Microsoft 365 and virtual meeting platforms
- Online-learning readiness and digital job applications
- Online safety, privacy and responsible artificial-intelligence use
Technology services for organizations
- Technology-needs assessments
- Microsoft 365 implementation and support
- Digital forms and workflow improvement
- Data dashboards and virtual-program development
- Cybersecurity awareness and technology policies
Organizational value
Project-based, training-based and contractual support can strengthen technology capacity without requiring a large internal department.
Funding opportunity
Foundation and corporate support can sponsor devices where permitted, internet access, instructional materials, digital-literacy courses and technology assistance for underserved adults and community organizations.