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About TechUp Baltimore

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Tech literacy refers to a person’s ability to use the technology needed to do their work with comfort and ease. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to shift to remote working and video meetings that require some tech literacy skills. There are many benefits to this such as job satisfaction, better use of data, and overall a less rigid schedule. Yet, people experiencing homeless may not have access to the technology needed to grow these skills. Given the existing hardships and disadvantages in the job market,  learning tech literacy skills would help increase the amount and types of jobs this population can apply for. This can also be applied to any population that struggles with tech literacy skills such as people from low income areas, older adults, and those re-entering into society. While growing in tech literacy cannot break down every barrier, having basic tech literacy skills brings us one step closer to an inclusive job market.



IMPACT

We have partnered with several Baltimore community organizations since 2020 to provide digital literacy workshops. We have led instruction related to Gmail, Zoom, and various computer basics, but we are looking to expand our curriculum suite.​

WHAT'S UP?

CURRENT PROJECTS

 

Our digital literacy curriculum is composed of basic instruction on several crucial platforms. The end goal of our program is to adequately prepare clients for career services programs, such as resume writing, professional communication, and more. Our workshops are interactive and dynamic, meaning that they can always be adapted to fit your clients' needs. They are made up of computer basics, Google Drive, Docs, Calendar, email basics, Zoom basics, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

 

Our Partners
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Our Daily Bread

We are honored to be working with Our Daily Bread Employment Center, found in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore. ODB is our first community partnership. 

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My Sister's Place

At the sister organization to Our Daily Bread, we offer our services to women advancing their technological and employment skills.

CONTACT

Check out our social media for updates and more information about our workshops. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Email: 

techupbaltimore@gmail.com

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Baltimore First at Cornerstone Community Housing

In partnership with JHU Baltimore First, we offer our curriculum to the men at Cornerstone as they work towards digital literacy.

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