Compudopt
Technology access and education to unlock potential and reduce the digital divide.
Mission
Compudopt’s mission is to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities in order to eliminate the digital divide. By connecting families with computers and offering high-quality tech training, Compudopt empowers individuals to achieve economic and educational success in a digital-first world.
Why It Matters
The digital divide isn't just about internet access—it's about opportunity. Millions of families lack the devices or digital literacy needed to thrive in today’s society. Compudopt removes those barriers through computer distribution, digital skills training, and workforce development programs. This work is foundational to equity in education, employment, and civic participation—especially in underserved communities.
Alignment with The Change Lab
Compudopt strongly supports The Change Lab’s goals around equitable access, education, and community resilience. By providing the hardware and knowledge needed to participate in a digital society, Compudopt lays the groundwork for deeper civic engagement, storytelling, and economic mobility. Their programs align with multiple Change Lab pathways, particularly Learn About Local Issues, Share Your Story, and Contribute to a Community Data Project.
Key Programs & Features
Computer Distribution: Free refurbished computers for families without home devices
Digital Literacy Training: Courses in basic computer skills, internet safety, and common applications
Tech Workforce Programs: Including Coding Bootcamps and Tech Bridge internships for youth and adults
WiFi & Access Support: Connecting families to reliable broadband access
National Expansion: Programs active in over a dozen U.S. cities
Strategic Alignment
Primary Service Area Domain(s):
🏫 Education
🏠 Basic Needs
🤝 Community
⚙️ Systems Change
Pathway Subject(s):
Civic Literacy
Community Voice & Power
Volunteerism & Mutual Aid
Public Advocacy
Engagement Pathway Alignment:
Learn About Local Issues
Share Your Story
Contribute to a Community Data Project
Volunteer with a Cause
Role in Ecosystem
Engagement Role: Lead Org, Field Site, Community Ally
Level of Engagement:
Level 1: Awareness & Access
Level 2: Exploration & Expression
Level 3: Participation & Practice
Diagonals (Cross-Cutting Themes):
Intersectionality
Belonging & Inclusion
Systems Thinking
Civic Imagination
Contextual Details
Region / Geography: National (with local programs in over 15 U.S. cities including Houston, Dallas, Chicago, and Newark)
Population Served: Under-resourced youth, low-income families, students and job seekers
Current Projects / Notes: Potential partner for youth tech pathway and economic mobility pilots. Supports The Change Lab’s framework for digital equity and access as a precursor to civic agency.
