CfAL for Digital Inclusion

09/18/2026

📣 Calling all prospective college students!!

Next month, we invite you to join us for our free College Essay Workshops, split into two evening sessions. Students who attend both sessions will get a free refurbished Chromebook for college! 💻️

✅️ 10/6/26 from 6:30-8:00 PM: CRAFTING A STANDOUT COLLEGE ESSAY: A hands-on workshop taught by a high school English teacher. Understand the role of the college essay and brainstorm activities to uncover your best ideas. Learn how to turn everyday experiences into compelling, unique essay topics and craft a memorable personal statement.

✅️ 10/13/26 from 6:30-8:00 PM: EDIT TO IMPRESS & APPLICATION TIPS: Part two of this workshop provides a supportive space for students to share, revise, and edit their college essays. Receive guided peer review and expert feedback, as well as practical strategies for revision. Learn the ins and outs of the Common Application and obtain FAFSA guidance & resources.

Students can scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click this link to register ⬇️ https://forms.gle/EudUz13irDaYTKcd7

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

This week's tech byte from instructor Richie:

“Modern problems sometimes require old-fashioned solutions. In fields like wildlife photography and research, sometimes there is no access to standard wireless communications, but still a need for sending data. Luckily, there is IPoAC, or Internet Protocol over Avian Carriers. This is the simple process of attaching a small storage device to a homing pigeon, and letting it fly the data back to it’s home. It’s not the fastest or most reliable system, but sometimes it’s all you have.”

Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_over_Avian_Carriers -life_implementation

09/13/2026

We still have seats available in our September 14 - September 17 Introduction to Computer Literacy class in Middletown, starting TOMORROW!

If you'd like to register, you can do so by clicking this link:
https://forms.gle/WPxnbR1dMDdNP4a96

09/12/2026

We still have seats available in our September 14 - September 17 Introduction to Computer Literacy class in Middletown, starting this Monday!

If you'd like to register, you can do so by clicking this link:
https://forms.gle/WPxnbR1dMDdNP4a96

09/11/2026

We're launching a new class! Introducing: Intermediate Computation.

If you've been eager to further your skills from Introduction to Computer Literacy, this is the perfect class for you.

In this class, you'll:
✅️ Learn more about operating systems and cybersecurity.
✅️ Advance your knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and emailing.
✅️ Get familiar with workplace tools like Canva and Zoom.
✅️ Gain additional valuable workplace skills.

Registration opens soon, but in the meantime, you can join our email alert list to be notified when seats are available: https://forms.gle/oXtiYmiooYGkHRfr5

09/10/2026

‼️ 📣 We're looking for a Marketing, Communications, and Outreach Intern to join our team! Check out the qualifications below ⬇️

This is a 10 hour/week, paid internship. Interested applicants can send their resumes to [email protected]!

09/09/2026

We are currently in search of a certified High School English Teacher to run our two-part College Essay and Application workshop on the evenings of October 6th and October 13th.

We have a current curriculum that can be used, but the teacher is welcome to add to and alter it to their preferences; we just need a teacher to go over the material with students and help them perfect their college essay.

The teacher would be paid a $600 stipend to teach both nights, and pizza would be provided for dinner.

Interested teachers can email [email protected] or call us at 475-285-6500 to apply! See attached flyer for details.

09/02/2026

Hamden K-12 Students and Parents: Keefe Community Center is giving away free vouchers for back-to-school haircuts until September 5th!

Reach out to Linda Davis-Cannon at 203-562-5129 ext 1121 / [email protected] to learn more!