We are excited to welcome the City of Philadelphia 's new Chief Information Officer, but longtime City employee, Melissa Scott to her new role!
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Our colleagues on the PHLInnovation team are hiring a Digital Access Program Manager, a role that's pivotal to improving Philadelphians' access to technology and digital literacy skills.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply or pass it on: bit.ly/495rf2M

A few weeks ago Philadelphia hosted NDIA's annual conference! 1300 digital equity experts and practitioners gathered to share knowledge, network, and advocate for digital equity. phila.gov/2024-03-04-phi…

ICYMI on Friday: $20 million in federal funding is coming to the commonwealth to increase the number of devices and broadband accessibility within workforce training centers, municipalities and local entities like the MLK Rec Center in North Philly.

“Research has shown having a large-screen device matters. You cannot write a paper for school or create a resume on your smartphone. Every Philadelphian has access to appropriate and affordable devices is our No. 1 goal in the city’s digital equity plan.”
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We were thrilled to hear remarks in support of digital equity in Philadelphia from local officials including Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Congressman Dwight Evans🟧 Senator Sharif Street Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Councilmember Jeffrey Young, PA Department of Community & Economic Development's Brandon Carson, and PHLInnovation's Juliet Fink Yates

📷 Big news out of Philly!

Pennsylvania is all in on digital inclusion as Treasury Department announces $20M to address the digital divide. The program will bring computers, tablets, hotspots, & digital skills training to 12k residents annually. #digitalequity
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.Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is all in on Philadelphia’s digital inclusion efforts: The new chief executive touted the strides local gov has made in recent years at the NDIA conference this week. bit.ly/3T0BK2F #netinclusion24

Thanks Technical.ly Philly for catching Mayor Cherelle L. Parker 's remarks at the NDIA #NetInclusion24 ! Thank you to the 1,300 attendees for spending your Valentine's in the City of Brotherly Love. 💘

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Our Digital Equity team took home a NDIA Visionary Trailblazers Award last night! We are so proud to be recognized for the work we've been doing to close the digital divide.

“To make sure everyone has equal access to opportunity…you can’t do that without #digitalinclusion . Thank you all for being leaders.” - Cherelle Parker

Thank you Mayor Cherelle L. Parker for joining us this morning at #NetInclusion24 !

Sending a big THANKS to our #NetINclusion24 Megabyte sponsors: CEOAction, COABE, Cox, @Digitunity, Lit Communities, Network:On, T-Mobile, Temple University, Drexel University, United Way (UWGPSNJ), PHLInnovation, and Philadelphia's Digital Literacy Alliance! buff.ly/3O9OYI0

In today’s world, everyone needs access to technology. That’s why we’re a part of NDIA and the #NetInclusion24 conference.

Learn more and join the digital inclusion movement:

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Happy Black History Month! Let's all take time to celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the foundation of America and our great City. May we honor the shoulders we stand on, the moment we have before us, and the direction we're moving in this month and beyond.

Thank you Councilmember Jamie Gauthier ! We have worked very hard to get Philadelphians connected, the loss of ACP would be devastating.

Save the Date! The 2nd annual Philly Phreeze Fundraiser for Parks & Rec’s aquatics programs and lifeguard recruitment is just ONE month away! Join us on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Kelly Pool for a day of fun and fundraising.

Over 800k veterans, 1 million college students, 3.1 million families with a K-12 student, & 5 million seniors have used ACP to access high-speed internet.

This program works–it’s important we extend it. Proud to support a bill to make it happen. welch.senate.gov/lawmakers-intr…

Internet access is essential to participating in today's world​, & for millions of Americans, the ACP has helped​ them to get online. ​Despite its undisputed success, the program will run out of funding in just over 90 days - unless Congress acts. ​
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1 in 6 households will be notified today that the #ACP is ending as early as April. Join us in calling on Congress to save affordable internet for 23 million households.

📞📢 Learn how to take action: buff.ly/48LT14P #DontDisconnectUS