Digital Literacy

Closing the Digital Divide

The ‘digital divide’ is the gap between individuals who have convenient access to and understanding of digital technologies, such as computers and internet, and those who do not. AVS Broadband is committed to closing the digital divide by expanding broadband access to underserved communities and offering digital literacy courses to individuals in those communities.

Group courses providing education about computer basics and cybersecurity best practices are being offered in partnership with the AVS Tech Team. In the computer basics course, participants learn foundational skills that are crucial for accessing job opportunities, educational resources, and everyday services that are increasingly reliant on technology. The cybersecurity course compliments the computer basics course by training participants how to protect their personal information and avoid the pitfalls of threats including phishing scams, malware, and data breaches.