We’re excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with Affinity Plus and KARE 11 for Tech Drive Tuesdays again this summer! Every Tuesday for five weeks, we’ll be at three different Affinity Plus locations around the state collecting used technology. With each refurbishable laptop we receive, Affinity Plus will match the donation and purchase…
Recently, we received a sizable donation of gently used and new laptops from Fresenius Medical Care North America, the nation’s leading renal care company, to provide digital equity to students across Minnesota. On Wednesday, January 13, we were excited to pick up more than 200 computers at the National Communications Services, Inc. (NCSI) offices. This…
We’re excited to share that our HTML5 and CSS course kicks off Monday, February 8th! This free course is part of our CORE: IT program which provides workforce training to individuals who want to start a career in tech. These classes are an important part of our organization and help to provide digital equity…
As we look ahead into 2021, we are excited to share what we have in store! 2020 didn’t end up like any of us had thought– but with light at the end of the tunnel with regards to Covid-19, we’re cautiously optimistic that we will be able to meet in person with people again. We…
January is a great month for asset management planning, and here at Minnesota Computers for Schools we want to help you with IT asset management.
Happy New Year from us at Minnesota Computers for Schools! We all know that 2020 was a rough year. With a global pandemic, raging wildfires, the imperative fight for racial justice, and turbulent politics, we’ve all had struggles and battles. Yet there was good too– and we want to take a moment to share some…
CTEP is a truly amazing organization in St. Paul and we feel grateful to partner with them on a variety of projects throughout the year – ex-offender computer literacy training, digital scavenger hunts and Digi Daze. Digi Daze is a free public fair showcasing learning opportunities related to technology for youth, adults and seniors. This year’s…
We recently began partnering with Promise Neighborhood, an organization in St. Cloud that engages Talahi families and helps them achieve their educational, economic and community aspirations. To do this, Promise Neighborhood offers a variety of family, community and parenting workshops to ensure that students receive the support and encouragement needed from home and community. To help them…
We recently partnered up with CTEP (Community Technology Engagement Program) and Amicus on a project that we’re really excited about – one that is close to our hearts. A big part of the program at MCFS providing job training to inmates at the Stillwater prison. Many of the inmates that we employ don’t have any…
A couple of days ago, five teams of students enrolled in college readiness programs hit the streets of St. Paul to compete in a digital scavenger hunt. Check out the winning team receiving their laptops from MCFS! Click here to learn more about how this event is helping to raise awareness about the intersections of…
