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Seattle IT and the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs (OIRA) partner to provide workforce support to immigrants and refugees 

On October 21, Seattle IT’s Digital Equity Program joined ranks with the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs’ Ready to Work program to provide technology assistance, device support, and English language resources for refugee and immigrant job seekers in Seattle. The event was held in Seattle’s City Hall.  Historically, immigrant,… [ Keep reading ]

Cyber Safety for Kids and Families

Understanding how to keep your children safe online is crucial for every parent. Here are some practical tips to help you protect your family’s online privacy and security.

Be alert and aware of the latest phishing techniques

A look at the origin of phishing, the various types of phishing attacks prevalent in 2024, and some tips to protect yourself.

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund Grants

The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process is now open and accepting applications from non-profits aimed at closing the digital divide and increasing digital literacy in our community! The 2025 Technology Matching Fund will provide funds of up to $45,000 to qualifying non-profit organizations and community groups… [ Keep reading ]

Digital Inclusion week 2024: How access to a computer changed the course of my life

Many folks reading this will take access to a computer for granted. That is not the fault of any person; it’s the reality of our world. We use computers every day to do everything from writing emails to paying rent to booking doctor’s appointments to checking our kids’ grades and… [ Keep reading ]

Calling all non-profits and community groups seeking funding for digital equity projects!

The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process opens next Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and will accept applications from non-profits that aim to close the digital divide and increase digital literacy in our community! The 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) will provide funds of up to $45,000 to… [ Keep reading ]

Staying Safe on Public Wi-Fi: Best Practices for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Whether at a coffee shop, airport, or library, free Wi-Fi networks can expose your personal information to cyber threats.

Digital Inclusion Week 2024 continues: Stories on closing the digital divide

I learned how to type in high school, in a room with rows of electric typewriters. No backspace or delete, just correction tape that didn’t quite hide the divot left by the typewriter key hitting the page. I learned to type slow and deliberately, but the finished product was beautiful… [ Keep reading ]

October 7 – 11 is Digital Inclusion Week

Digital Inclusion Week is an annual nationwide event dedicated to promoting digital equity and inclusion. This year, from October 7 to 11, thousands of organizations and individuals across the country will come together to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and work toward creating a more digitally inclusive world. That includes Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Protecting Our Digital Lives

October 2024 marks the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In 2004, the President of the United States and Congress declared October to be a time for the public and private sectors to come together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Since then, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has evolved into… [ Keep reading ]