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Raleigh Digital Connectors
Digital Connectors is a nationally renowned program, provided by the City of Raleigh, that provides technology and leadership training for youth, ages 14-18. The program offers young people a chance to expand 21st century technology skills, develop professional life skills, participate in open data projects, explore workplace pathways, and serve their communities.
Do you enjoy learning about technology? Do you like to teach others about using computers and the Internet? Do you want to make a difference in your community? If so, apply to become a Raleigh Digital Connector.
- Raleigh Digital Connectors Application 2019-2020 (PDF)
- Raleigh Digital Connectors Application 2019-2020 (Word doc)
What Digital Connectors Learn:
In an innovative technology room at the Raleigh Pathways Center, Raleigh Digital Connectors learn skills in Twelve Core Competencies:
- Leadership & Diversity
- Personal Development
- Workforce Development
- Financial Literacy
- Community Mapping
- Digital Literacy
- Coding
- Open Data Principles
- Environmentalism and Sustainability
- Civic Journalism
- Service and Global Engagement
- Teaching and Facilitation
Digital Connectors receive long-lasting benefits by:
- Increasing computer and Internet knowledge
- Learning the value of access and digital inclusion in their community
- Becoming certified in Ever-Fi financial literacy
- Learning entrepreneurship and life skills
- Gaining skills to succeed in high school, college, and the global workforce
- Becoming young leaders in the community
Digital Connectors Videos
Digital Connectors Recruitment Video: Apply To Digital Connectors!
Other videos on YouTube:
- Why Digital Connectors? (2015)
- Raleigh Digital Connectors (2011)
Contact Information
- Bradley Upchurch
Digital Inclusion Manager
Housing and Neighborhoods Department
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-996-5524
