It’s all connected.
Digital opportunity
is directly connected
to Maine’s future.
The five pillars of digital opportunity
Access
Digital opportunity starts at access to reliable, affordable internet service.
Devices
Small businesses use devices to reach customers, fill jobs, and manage operations online.
Digital Skills
Job seekers can benefit from learning new digital skills and exploring different career pathways.
Technical support
Older adults can seek out quality technical support when they have questions about how to meaningfully use the internet.
Resources
Veterans can access government resources to support, and know how to prevent scams.
89%
of people in Maine face barriers to connectivity, including older adults, people in rural areas, veterans, and low income households
Programs
Regional & Wabanaki Broadband Partners
The Regional & Wabanaki Broadband Partners program helps deploy, sustain and maximize the benefits of broadband infrastructure investment in all state regions. Now in its third year, partners are working toward resource sustainability with an increased focus on serving covered populations.
Connectivity Hubs
Connectivity Hubs are community anchor institutions such as libraries, community centers, and affordable housing developments which provide workforce training, education and telehealth services in areas most impacted by a lack of access to high-speed internet.
Action
Tech Help for ME makes it easy to find nearby Wi-Fi locations, video call rooms and public computer access. It also helps people locate help for lowcost devices and one-on-one tech support. The website is designed for use by people who speak many different languages, have disabilities, or aren’t sure where to turn for internet access.
Maine Tech Share is more than just an initiative—it’s a movement. MCA partners with give IT. get It., a non-profit electronics recycler that has more than two decades of experience working with Maine organizations. Together, we can safely transform unused or underutilized technology into opportunity, converting your retired devices into tools for helping bridge the digital divide.
Building out internet infrastructure is not enough to realize the benefits of connectivity for Maine; we must make sure Maine people have the access, devices, and skills they need to improve their lives through connectivity.
MCA is launching a campaign to raise $15 million over three years from private and philanthropic donors to do just that.
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