digital divide

Continuing Our Journey to #AccelerateDigitalEquity

With over 170 phenomenal applications from around the world, getting down to seven members was an inspiring challenge, and we are so grateful to the dozens of organizations that took the time to share with us their groundbreaking projects. Please welcome the inaugural cohort of the Digital Equity Accelerator!

May 24, 2022
“Meet the First-Ever Digital Equity Accelerator Cohort.” Nonprofits listed from the United States are: e4 Youth, Mobile Pathways, and Oasis Institute. From India: Digital Empowerment Foundation and Fourth Wave Foundation. From Morocco: Douar Tech and eSTEM. A series of three images depict people using technology. On the left, a person in a wheelchair uses a smart phone. At the center, a child uses their computer for virtual learning. On the right, two people, one wearing a head covering, look at a tablet together. The image includes logos for Aspen Digital and HP Inc.

The Digital Equity Accelerator’s New Advisory Council

As we prepare to welcome the Digital Equity Accelerator’s first-ever cohort, we are thrilled to introduce a phenomenal group of leaders who will serve as our inaugural Advisory Council. Comprising leaders at the forefront of advancing equity in education, healthcare, and economic opportunity across the digital space, this diverse network serves as a brain trust to ensure that the Accelerator centers on and serves the communities most impacted by the digital divide.

May 4, 2022
Image includes headshots of and Twitter handles for or names of the eleven Advisory Council members. From left to right, top to bottom: “@PAbeywardena, @shahed, Sarbani Banerjee Belur, Jochai Ben-Avie, @gangulis, Fyras Mawazini, @AlejandroRoark, Susan Scott-Parker, @udbhav_tiwari, @maria_m_town, and Kristi Zappie-Ferradino.”

Think Globally, Accelerate Locally

Shahed Amanullah has spent his career developing innovative approaches for shifting power and equity, often to marginalized communities. Given that background, I was thrilled to have the chance to get his perspective on the work ahead for our program’s new Digital Equity Accelerator.

March 30, 2022
Two teenagers work together on a laptop computer.

U.S. Applicants Information Session: Digital Equity Accelerator

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 – The Aspen Digital program discusses the application process for the Summer 2022 Cohort of the newly launched Digital Equity Accelerator. This session focused on providing additional information for U.S.-based applicants.

February 22, 2022
#AccelerateDigitalEquity. U.S. Info Session: Digital Equity Accelerator, Tuesday, February 22, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. AspenDigitalEquity.org: HP and Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute. Image includes a photograph of a group of older adults chatting and using computers and tablets.

Morocco Applicants Information Session: Digital Equity Accelerator

22 FEBRUARY 2022 – The Aspen Digital program discusses the application process for the Summer 2022 Cohort of the newly launched Digital Equity Accelerator. This session focused on providing additional information for Morocco-based applicants.

February 22, 2022
#AccelerateDigitalEquity. Morocco Info Session: Digital Equity Accelerator, Tuesday, 22 February, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Coordinated Universal Time plus one hour. AspenDigitalEquity.org: HP and Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute. Image includes a photograph of two people sitting and looking at a tablet. One of them wears a head covering.

India Applicants Information Session: Digital Equity Accelerator

22 FEBRUARY 2022 -The Aspen Digital program discusses the application process for the Summer 2022 Cohort of the newly launched Digital Equity Accelerator. This session focused on providing additional information for India-based applicants.

February 22, 2022
#AccelerateDigitalEquity. India Info Session: Digital Equity Accelerator, Tuesday, 22 February, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Indian Standard Time. AspenDigitalEquity.org: HP and Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute. Image includes a photograph of a young student participating in virtual learning. An instructor presents information on their computer screen.

Survey: Digital Skills and the Latino Workforce – Responses Due Dec 10

Share your insights as a worker, employer, workforce organization, or education and training provider. Respondents will be entered to win a $100 gift card.

November 4, 2021
Photo of a Latin woman in glasses looking at charts on a futuristic screen.

The Latino Digital Skills Divide: Current Landscape and Call to Action

This is a unique opportunity to identify and promote pathways toward digital inclusion for Latino workers, contributing to a robust and sustainable recovery of the American economy.

July 30, 2021

Building the Infrastructure of Opportunity for American Latinos

Representing 17.6% of the workforce, Latinos are poised to be a critical driver of the US economy. Now is the time to invest in them.

May 13, 2021