About Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens is a workforce development program initiated by Acton Digital, Inc a 501(c)(3) learner-driven nonprofit, designed to bridge the technology gap between generations on Oʻahu while preparing youth for real-world careers.
Our mission is to equip teenagers with essential digital skills, industry-recognized certifications, and job readiness training that lead directly to employment opportunities in today’s digital economy. Through structured training and hands-on experience, participants build technical proficiency, professional communication skills, and leadership capacity.
Teens apply what they learn by serving as paid digital mentors to kūpuna (seniors), providing one-on-one tech support, leading workshops, and helping older adults navigate everyday technology. This service-based model not only strengthens community connection and empathy, but also gives youth practical work experience that translates into future jobs, internships, and career pathways.
Open to all teens interested in technology and career development, with a focus on low-income Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) youth ages 13–19, Tech Savvy Teens creates a clear pathway from learning to earning. Participants gain marketable skills, build confidence, and contribute to their communities—while helping ensure that no generation is left behind in the digital world.
🌟 Gratitude for a Brighter Digital Future 🌟
A Big Mahalo to Hawaiian Telcom & Bell Charitable Foundation
Acton Digital Academy is deeply grateful to Hawaiian Telcom and the Bell Charitable Foundation for their generous $10,000 grant in support of Hawaii's Seniors Tech Savvy Teens Program. With your assistance, we move closer to realizing our mission of providing essential technology help for seniors and empowering our tech-savvy teens. Your commitment to bridging the digital divide for underserved communities in Hawaii is truly commendable. Mahalo nui loa for championing digital equity for all!
Tech Savvy Teens Receives Generous Grant from Atherton Family Foundation
We're excited to announce that Hawaii's Seniors will benefit greatly from our Tech Savvy Teens Program thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Atherton Family Foundation. This funding will bolster our efforts to bridge the digital divide between generations by equipping both young people and kupuna (seniors) with vital technology skills.
The Atherton Family Foundation's grant will support key components of our program, including stipends for student coaches, training and certification for teens, and digital literacy workshops for seniors. This investment not only sustains our mission but also broadens our impact within the community. Support our Tech Savvy Teens Program today and help empower Hawaii's seniors with essential technology assistance!
Castle Foundation Awards $6,000 Grant to Launch Tech Savvy Teens Event at Windward Mall
Castle Foundation Awards $6,000 Grant to Launch Tech Savvy Teens Event at Windward Mall
Exciting News: Hawaii's Seniors Empowered Through Tech Savvy Teens Program for Technology Help!
We are thrilled to share that the Tech Savvy Teens program has received a $6,000 grant from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation through the Ko‘olau Pilina Fund. This initiative aims to bolster community resilience in the Ko‘olau region of Oʻahu and will be instrumental in launching a transformative digital literacy event at Windward Mall.
In collaboration with Kupuna Power, Give Me a Break Foundation, and Acton Academy, this upcoming event is designed to equip our kupuna with valuable digital skills. Through interactive workshops and hands-on training, seniors will learn to navigate and utilize technology to enhance their lives and stay connected with their loved ones.
This initiative underscores our dedication to bridging the digital divide in our community and elevating the technological proficiency of our elders. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation for their unwavering support and belief in our mission to empower Hawaii's seniors through technology.
This event will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10-1pm.
Hope to see you there!