Cardboard Project

Digital Skills Training: Our Program is designed for clients who have zero or closeto zero computing skills. We offer the program in English and Spanish versions,depending on the audience. Over the course of 12 hours (over 6 weeks) we introduce them to the basics of a computer, keyboarding and mousing, navigating the system and the internet through a browser, basic office suite usage (docs, spreadsheets, email, calendar, cloud drive). Then we help them to use their new skills to job search on Indeed and to create and tailor their resume. We also partner with banks to provide financial readiness training. At graduation, we bring employer partners to discuss job opportunities. Graduates of our program earn their laptop (with a backpack of accessories, such as earbuds, usb stick, mouse) and a 12-month data plan, empowering them to continue their skill development, Continued on Schedule O.

Digital Device Program: Many participants in the Specialty Court of Dallas arerequired to take a mandated online program. The Specialty Court will identify andrefer promising candidates to our program where they need access. We will loan forthe duration of their Divergent program a laptop, a hotspot with a data plan, and a backpack with necessary accessories, to allow them to complete it. In 2024, 876 clients were provided laptops and hotspots.