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Comp2Kids brings the advantages of new information and communication tools to low-income communities by providing home computers and training for every student and teacher at selected middle schools.
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About Us
Per Scholas is a non-profit organization dedicated to using technology to improve the lives of people in low-income communities. Operating out of locations— in the South Bronx and Miami. Our vocational training, computer distribution and recycling programs work together to empower children and help adults build living-wage careers. Per Scholas provides environmentally responsible recycling for computer equipment, the best of which is reconditioned and distributed to low-income families at the lowest possible price.
History
Per Scholas was founded in 1995 by a consortium of leading foundations and corporations to build and distribute computers at a significant discount to schools serving low-income neighborhoods. Its name, derived from the Latin phrase "for schools," reflects the organization's dedication to technology education and putting computer equipment and knowledge into the hands of disadvantaged students, families and the schools and organizations that serve them.
Per Scholas has been a leader in bringing the advantages of computer technology and work force development to low-income communities for over 13 years. Our programs— computer technician training, computer recycling and computer distribution— work together to support one another functionally and financially. To date we have connected 65,000 residents to home computers and trained 1900 low-income adults to obtain high-wage jobs in the technology field. In addition to our core mission Per Scholas has also established an environmental and economic development focus having recycled 750,000 pieces of equipment, keeping hazardous materials out of landfills and creating 60 full-time jobs, bringing over $5 million in economic activity to the poorest congressional district in the nation.
Mission
Per Scholas seeks to expand opportunities and enhance economic and social advancement of NYC residents to gain employment as computer technicians and by providing environmentally responsible recycling for end-of-life computer equipment.
More About the Digital Divide
The digital divide is the gap between those with access to technology and those without. This can include
computer literacy, a home computer and connection to the internet among other things. Per Scholas' programs
seek to bridge this divide. Below you will find a link to Per Scholas' Helium partner page where you can
debate the issues and gain knowledge on the digital divide.
Visit our Helium page
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