4-H Youth are helping adults find jobs, understand remote work, and how to access or adopt new technology.  According to National 4-H, more than 20 million people living in the U.S. lack broadband access, an essential service in today’s economy.^[1] Inequitable access to reliable Internet connectivity and a lack of digital skills are contributing to a growing opportunity gap in areas like education, employment, healthcare, social fulfillment and entrepreneurship, with rural communities and communities of color being most affected.

These teen leaders – 4-H Tech Changemakers – explore the impact of the digital divide in their communities, learn high value digital skills, and provide adults in underserved populations with the tools to find additional opportunities for employment through expanded access to digital skills training.

Safe Internet Use and Reliable Websites: https://youtu.be/hHl39u2xP6k

Phishing and Scams:  https://youtu.be/DzI-XOOxGcs 

Video Conferencing: https://youtu.be/cC3YjVhDHDE

Email Basics: https://youtu.be/bbaRIapk79U

Password Strength: https://youtu.be/Mm4Q75vWKe8

Virtual and Remote World of Work: https://youtu.be/xxlvLJrexNU

Installing a Roku Device:  https://youtu.be/kfLHCExqAEI

Washington 4-H Tech Changemakers have impacted hundreds of adults and other learners in their efforts to support digital literacy, digital equity, tech adoption, and promoting tribal or rural broadband.

To become a 4-H Tech Changemaker, contact your local Extension office for more info.