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Empowering Communities Through Technology

In the digital age, having a computer and the internet are essential. Without technology, applying for jobs, paying bills and talking to loved ones is increasingly difficult. This digital divide is a widespread challenge in Philadelphia. With rising costs and rapid changes in technology, more Philadelphians are being left behind each year.

Local leaders came together in Fall 2010 to launch the KEYSPOT Network to address the digital divide in Philadelphia. KEYSPOT computer labs were created in community organizations in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Community members can visit their local KEYSPOT to create a resume, check their email, use social media and more – usage is unrestricted. KEYSPOTs are free to use and offer computer and job skill trainings.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the network's About Us page.

In The News

7 organizations offering digital literacy resources in Philadelphia, Technical.ly Philly, May 14, 2019.

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-http://www.phillykeyspots.org<br>
+{{toplink|url=http://www.phillykeyspots.org/|name=phillykeyspots.org}}<blockquote>''Empowering Communities Through Technology''</blockquote>
+In the digital age, having a computer and the internet are essential. Without technology, applying for jobs, paying bills and talking to loved ones is increasingly difficult. This digital divide is a widespread challenge in Philadelphia. With rising costs and rapid changes in technology, more Philadelphians are being left behind each year.
-=== Internet access, training and technology for communities citywide.  ===
+Local leaders came together in Fall 2010 to launch the '''KEYSPOT Network''' to address the digital divide in Philadelphia. KEYSPOT '''computer labs were created in community organizations in all neighborhoods''' of Philadelphia. Community members can visit their local KEYSPOT to create a resume, check their email, use social media and more – usage is unrestricted. KEYSPOTs are free to use and offer computer and job skill trainings.
-'''Sponsored by the Freedom Rings Partnership to:'''
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the network's [http://www.phillykeyspots.org/about-us/ About Us] page.
-Establish KEYSPOTS around Philadelphia to enable access to computers and Internet as well as skills training from basic use to advanced special topics. Provide over 200,000 hours of hands-on training to 15,000 people at over 70 locations citywide. Distribute over 5,000 computers to public housing residents. Generate 5,000 new broadband household subscribers and 50 small business subscribers.<br>
+==In The News==
+*[http://technical.ly/philly/2019/05/14/6-organizations-offering-digital-literacy-resources-in-philadelphia/ 7 organizations offering digital literacy resources in Philadelphia], Technical.ly Philly, May 14, 2019.
-'''The Benefits of the Freedom Rings Partnership'''<br>Computers, Internet access and training will allow people to access job opportunities, build computer skills, apply for public benefits, pay bills online, find life-saving health information, read daily news, complete schoolwork, and gain needed social support.
+==Info==
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/PhillyKEYSPOTS/ PhillyKEYSPOTS]
+*Map:&nbsp;[http://www.phillykeyspots.org/keyspot-finder/ Keyspot Finder]
+*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/phillykeyspots @phillykeyspots]
-'''Who is it for?'''<br>You! Free computer use, Internet access and training are offered to anyone and everyone!
+== See Also ==
+*[[Office of Adult Education (OAE)]]
+*[[Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT)]]
+*[[Technology Learning Collaborative (TLC)]]
-'''When can I start?'''<br>Anytime! Freedom Rings Partnership powered KEYSPOTS and Training Programs started popping up around town in the Summer of 2011.
+[[Category:Does-Computer_Training]] [[Category:About-Internet_Access]] [[Category:Issue-Technology]] [[Category:Issue-Computers]] [[Category:Is-Web_Portal]] [[Category:Is-Resource_Page]] [[Category:Is-Community_Tech_Center]] [[Category:Teaches-Computers]][[Category:Is-Network]]
+[[Category:Does-Computer_Access]]
-'''Where can I find a location?'''<br>Trainings will be offered at more than 70 Freedom Rings Partnership powered KEYSPOTS, primarily in North, South and West Philadelphia neighborhoods.
+[[Category:Issue-Internet Access]]
-'''How can I find out more?'''<br>Call 311 or the Freedom Rings Partnership Hotline at 215-851-1990. Make sure to join our mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and offerings.<br>
-[[Category:Does-Computer_Training]] [[Category:Does-Event_Calendar]] [[Category:Teaches]] [[Category:Issue-Technology]] [[Category:Issue-Computers]] [[Category:Is-Web_Portal]] [[Category:Is-Resource_Page]] [[Category:Is-Community_Tech_Center]]