National Digital Equity Center

06/24/2026

Many Lincoln County folks already know Taylor, but we're looking forward to introducing Marci to a new group of Digital Skills learners. Who is Marci? Come to the Waldoboro Public Library this Friday to find out.

06/13/2026

Come find us at Wiscasset Wormfest today and meet Marci, our new Digital Assistant! Or scan the QR code on the meet Marci picture below.

10/10/2025

NDEC and our partners around the state celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week by gathering for the Maine Digital Equity Workshop at the University of Maine Augusta on October 7th. From the keynote by Gina Cooper Benjamin of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance to the breakout sessions in the afternoon, it was a day of learning, reflection, and connection. Please check out the great coverage of the event in this news story - https://www.foxbangor.com/news/maine-digital-equity-alliance-gather-to-address-states-digital-divide/article_1a300c22-2419-4160-93ad-63e9dc01c5c2.html

07/25/2025

NEW AI FOR JOB SEEKERS class! This three-session class is free for Maine residents! Reserve your spot in one of our online interactive classes now. Seats are limited to 10 people per class!

July Thu 31 This is a series of 3 sessions. July 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM Online Interactive: AI For Job Seekers Online Interactive What is AI? This class gives a general overview of AI, how it works, how to stay safe while using it. Participa...

05/27/2025

lease join us at this informational meeting to find out about the free programs and services provided by the NDEC in partnership with the Greater Portland Council of Governments. The NDEC provides support such as assistance for affordable high-speed internet, free Digital Skills Classes, and the Digital Skills Success Plan Program which is geared specifically towards people who either need assistance with learning how to acquire and/or use a device or take digital skills classes to improve their employment options.

This event will take place on June 10th from 2:00PM - 3:00PM at Avesta Housing - West End Apartments.

Learn more & register here:
https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/copy-copy-3-copy-11/?instance_id=6235

05/27/2025

Please join us in congratulating Susan Corbett, founder and Executive Director of the National Digital Equity Center, on her prestigious Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award. This national award presented to her at the 2025 NetInclusion Conference recognizes Susan’s leadership and dedication in advancing digital equity, not only in Maine but throughout the country.

05/23/2025

MCA is committed to progress for the State’s future, while also supporting what works from our past.

We are working to build resiliency and redundancy in our internet infrastructure that will prepare us for what’s next and allow for heritage industries to be able to compete in a modern economy.

There are no limitations when people and communities have access to reliable, high-speed internet, and the skills to use it.

12 From the 2024 Measures of Growth: Performance Measures and Benchmarks to Achieve a Vibrant and Sustainable Economy for Maine www.mdf.org/economic-policy-research/measures-of-growth-report.

05/23/2025

MCA’s goal is to facilitate reliable, modern internet connectivity for all Maine people. Over 86,000 connections to homes and businesses have been made since 2022.

And to be successful, this work requires investments in time, resources, and money. Enabling digital equity through skills, education, and devices, ensures that the investments made into internet infrastructure last well into the future through the people using it.

11 From the Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights docs.google.com/document/d/1RsVzMqRZrXMUbs0Bh0t3Jtk-Y12vBOmfSNOFAtDf5cA/edit?tab=t.0

05/23/2025

MCA’s mission is to facilitate reliable, modern internet connectivity for all Maine people. Over 86,000 connections to homes and businesses have been made since 2022.

When people have access to reliable, high-speed internet, and the skills to use it, they have the power to choose. Not only choose where to live or where to work or where to go to school, but how to live, how to work, and how to receive education.

This ability also contributes to the long-term sustainability of investments made into internet infrastructure.

10 From the Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/DECD_120919_sm.pdf

05/23/2025

When people have access to reliable, high-speed internet, and the skills to use it, they can live and work where they want. This means that people can thrive, and contribute to thriving communities.

MCA has connected some of the most rural places in the State: from Rangeley, to Caribou, to Isle au Haut.

And we’ve invested in Connectivity Hubs - open, community spaces where people can go in their own community to learn new skills, access telehealth, or apply for jobs.

9 From the Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/DECD_120919_sm.pdf