About Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens is a program initiated by Acton Digital Academy, a 501c3 non-profit learner-driven school, aimed at bridging the technology gap between generations on Oahu. Our mission is to equip teenagers with essential digital skills, prepare them for job opportunities, and enhance the well-being of both youth and seniors in Hawaii.
Through comprehensive training, teenagers learn digital proficiency, job readiness, and technology use, while also serving as mentors to seniors, providing personalized assistance to enhance their digital skills. Open to all teens interested in pursuing technology certification and careers, the program fosters meaningful connections and empathy across generations.
Specifically targeting low-income Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) youth aged 13-19, but welcoming all Oahu teens interested in technology, the Tech Savvy Teens program empowers participants with basic technology skills and enhances digital proficiency for seniors, creating lasting intergenerational bonds. Join us in shaping a brighter future through technology empowerment and connection.
🌟 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!