Bridging the digital divide: Everyone On Dec 5, 2024 San Francisco Bay Area Everyone On provides digital skills training to dozens of people, like Maria, and partner organizations every year. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email The Bay Area is an epicenter of innovation, yet for many, the region’s digital divide remains a barrier to opportunity. In today’s world, digital skills are essential for accessing education, employment, and basic services. Recognizing this, Everyone On is on a mission to bridge this gap. Through partnerships with organizations like JobTrain, they provide digital skills training, distribute free and low-cost devices, and empower individuals to succeed in a tech-driven world. For Maria Sanchez, a participant through JobTrain, this training was necessary and empowering. Maria shared: “I wanted to learn to use the computer. I need it for my personal life, for school, and for work. Without technology skills, I have very few opportunities. I want better opportunities for myself and to have better skills.” Maria began her training with Everyone On feeling uncertain but determined. She learned how to navigate basic programs, communicate online, and use technology to streamline daily tasks. Maria’s story exemplifies how digital literacy can transform lives, opening doors to opportunity and bridging gaps that once seemed insurmountable. Programs like Everyone On’s are a reminder that the digital divide is more than just a technological challenge—it’s a barrier to equity. Together, we can ensure that individuals like Maria have the skills and resources to thrive in the modern world. From aspirations to achievements: Lorena’s journey with Genesys Works Next Story San Francisco Bay Area From aspirations to achievements: Lorena’s journey with Genesys Works Genesys Works Bay Area empowers dozens of high school students, like Lorena, through paid internships, skills training, and college application support every year.
From aspirations to achievements: Lorena’s journey with Genesys Works Next Story San Francisco Bay Area From aspirations to achievements: Lorena’s journey with Genesys Works Genesys Works Bay Area empowers dozens of high school students, like Lorena, through paid internships, skills training, and college application support every year.
