Funding Awarded for 鶹 Youth Tech Corps’ New Cohorts
Residents of Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, Polo Grounds Towers in Upper Manhattan, and Pomonok Houses in Queens will have the opportunity to take part in the next cohorts of the 鶹 Youth Tech Corps program.
On March 10, the Spectrum telecommunications company presented a $30,000 check to the Public Housing Community Fund to support the intergenerational leadership development program at the three 鶹 developments. The 10-week program pairs 鶹 residents ages 16 to 24 with resident leaders so they can gain hands-on learning, advance their understanding of technology, and explore potential career paths.
“Through Spectrum’s support, youth and adults engage together in hands-on learning about technology and its applications, understanding the unique technology needs of their respective developments and applying their new skills toward improving communication throughout each community,” said Claire McLeveighn, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at the Public Housing Community Fund. “The Public Housing Community Fund greatly appreciates Spectrum’s support of 鶹 residents through the Digital Education Grant.”
Youth Tech Corps participants will work directly with resident association leaders to solve community issues through technology, including social media, artificial intelligence, electronic flyers, online surveys, and website development. The trainees are also provided with laptops, food, and financial stipends as part of the tech program.
Last year, Spectrum awarded a $25,000 grant to the Public Housing Community Fund to support two 鶹 cohorts at South Beach Houses in Staten Island and Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens.
“With our second Spectrum Digital Education grant, we can bring intergenerational digital education to increasing numbers of 鶹 youth and adults, bridging both the digital divide and fostering intergenerational relationships through the 鶹 Youth Tech Corps: Intergenerational Connections program,” Ms. McLeveighn said.