TECH PREP LABS
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
Location
707 W 129TH PLCHICAGO, IL 60628 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Tech Prep Labs, Inc. will address the lack of technological and educational resources in targeted communities of Chicago, Illinois. Technology will help transform the lives of individuals in these communities, closing the educational and economical gaps in the targeted communities. Currently, nearly 40 percent of Chicago residents are either entirely offline or have limited access. Thus, 4 in 10 residents face technology barriers of varying degrees. Statistically, seniors, minorities, and low-income and less educated residents are most likely to be offline or less-connected.
Description
Tech Prep Labs, Inc. is organized to develop technology-based resource centers that will provide free computer training and academic assistance for students ages (kids (5-7 years old) youth (8-12 years), teens (13-14 years) and young adults (15-18) living in low income, impoverished communities. Tech Prep Labs, Inc. will be instrumental in bridging the literacy gap for the target population that will increase the needed skills for the 21st century