CfAL for Digital Inclusion

Are you (or do you know) a high school student with an interest in technology? Great news!! We have several open spots in our upcoming Exploring Technology program for teens, with community service opportunities available.

The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, July 14 to August 10, 2026.

Click the link below to register ⬇️
https://forms.gle/UgfgQzB6JzvkDJby8

Join our FREE five-week summer program to explore a variety of tools and technologies, including:
- Makey Makey
- Claude Code
- Linux
- VR Games
- How to build a computer
- 3D Printing and Modeling
- Robotics
- Video/Image/Audio Editing
.. and more!!

At the end of the program, participants will receive a FREE refurbished computer from us.

Huge thanks to Revivn for the recent donation of FIVE boxes of Chromebooks! This support means 50 more people with computer access in the community, and helps us to do our part to close the digital divide.

Our computer lab at Science Park is getting a much-needed update thanks to a generous donation from ConnCAT.

We are so grateful to receive new computer desks, chairs, keyboards, mice, a table for our waiting room, and more.

ConnCAT: We'll miss having you as neighbors at Science Park, but we can't wait to see your new space and wish you luck with the move!

Our Executive Director, Tesha Tramontano-Kelly, had the pleasure of attending the
United Way's Building a Future-Ready Workforce: An AI Discussion at Choate Rosemary Hall last week.

As part of our mission to support digital inclusion, we strive not only to be part of the discussion when it comes to workforce development in a rapidly changing technological landscape, but also to provide a voice for those who lack access to reliable devices and connections.

We were honored to attend Governor Ned Lamont's signing of the bipartisan Public Act 26-15.

The bill will help us at CfAL to ensure that Connecticut's workforce is prepared for the challenges that rapid technological growth will present.

It is also designed to protect both children and adults from some of the negative impacts presented by social media and artificial intelligence.

Gov. Ned Lamont signs Connecticut AI bill with child safety and chatbot restrictions Connecticut lawmakers are celebrating a new bipartisan law aimed at...

Know a student looking for community service hours?

The Office of Youth, Family, & Community Engagement is seeking student volunteers to help set up and clean up activities for its 2nd annual STREAM Carnival.

Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to volunteer!

‼️ Did you see us in this news article from CTByTheNumbers?

You can read the article by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://ctbythenumbers.news/ctnews/extending-ai-access-expertise-in-connecticut

This article discusses our expansion into Hartford and our partnership with the State of Connecticut, Comcast, the Swift Center, and Charter Oak to deliver our AI Essentials program statewide.

Classes are currently full, but you can join our email alert list to be notified when the next cohort opens at https://forms.gle/F2hx8Di41HYCrc9U8