In today's economy, and even more so in the future, good jobs require the knowledge and skill to use computers and other technologies. Community Partners has been funded to work in collaboration with The Children's Partnership and CompuMentor to work with TCWF to coordinate this program. Eleven sites in low-income communities were funded in June 1997 to establish community computing centers throughout California. Research has shown a strong connection betweeen health status and income. The connection between computers and health is jobs.
Good jobs can provide the income and benefits that support good health and access to health care.
Development and support of 11 community computer centers in low-income communities in California. The provision of a comprehensive range of training, technical assistance and support, and access to hardware, software and technical assistance for program sites. Increased job training and job placement opportunities. Promotion and support of community-based planning and action to increase access to computers, training and jobs. Development of corporate and public policy strategies to promote broad access to computer technology, training and jobs.