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Donation from Fresenius Medical Company impacts 185 students in Minnesota

Katie
Mar 4, 2021
Asset Management, Computer Donation, Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Education, Ewaste, FMC, Fresenius Medical Company, MCFS, Minnesota Computers for Schools, Tech for Good
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Donation from Fresenius Medical Company impacts 185 students in Minnesota

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…

Katie
Feb 2, 2021
CSS, Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Free Training, HTML5, IT Workforce Training, MCFS, Minneapolis, Minnesota Computers for Schools, Neighborhood House, Twin Cities Urban League, Virtual Classes, Workforce Development, Workforce Training
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First CORE: IT Class of 2021

  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…

Katie
Jan 18, 2021
Asset Management, Computer Doantion, Computer Recycling, Data Destruction, Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Distance Learning, Minnesota Computers for Schools, NAID Certified, R2 Certified
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Do you know what your company’s plan is for its used equipment in 2021?

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. 

Katie
Aug 4, 2014
At-Risk Youth, Computer Recycling, Computer Skills Training, Computers, CTEP, Digi Daze, DigiDaze, Digital Divide, Education, Electronics Recycling, Laptop Giveaway, MCFS, Minnesota Computers for Schools, MN Computers for Schools, MNCFS, Nonprofit, Recycling, Saint Paul, Schools, SPNN, St. Paul, Technology, Training, Workforce Development
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Laptop Giveaway at DigiDaze

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…

Katie
Jul 29, 2014
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Bridging the Technology Divide in St. Cloud

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…

Katie
Jun 17, 2014
At-Risk Youth, Computer Recycling, Computer Skills Training, Computers, CTEP, Digital Divide, Education, Electronics Recycling, Exoffender Training, MCFS, Minnesota Computers for Schools, MN Computers for Schools, MNCFS, Nonprofit, Recycling, Schools, Technology, Training, Workforce Development
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Computer Literacy Training for Ex-Offenders

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…

Katie
Jun 13, 2014
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Quest for College Laptop Winners

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…

Katie
Jun 9, 2014
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A Thank You to our Supporters

We work with numerous educational nonprofits throughout the state – nonprofits that make it their mission to provide the community with the knowledge and skills to live a productive, stable and healthy life. One of those nonprofits that we work with is the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network. Through its CTEP (Community Technology Empowerment Project) program,…

Katie
May 28, 2014
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Partnering with CTEP to Bridge the Digital Divide

We recently began partnering with CTEP (Community Technology Empowerment Project), a program of the St. Paul Neighborhood Network, that bridges the digital divide for recent immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. CTEP hires AmeriCorps members to help youth and adults use technology to better access social, civic, educational and economic opportunities. One of…

Katie
May 22, 2014
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MCFS Internship Program Gives Students Opportunity to Put Skills to Use

Last fall we launched an internship program for all students who have completed or are currently going through our workforce development program at GAP. In the first year of providing this opportunity, nine students have participated in internships with various organizations in the community – Boys and Girls Club, to GAP and Neighborhood House. A…

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