Tech Exchange staff is available to discuss resources
and access options to support home technology needs.
TEXT us at 510-866-2260
We will respond as soon as possible.
Click HERE for a list of resources, including options
for low-cost internet and computers.
We hope you and your family stay healthy and safe during this difficult time.
and access options to support home technology needs.
TEXT us at 510-866-2260
We will respond as soon as possible.
Click HERE for a list of resources, including options
for low-cost internet and computers.
We hope you and your family stay healthy and safe during this difficult time.
Help support this important work of ensuring all communities are digitally connected. Click HERE to make a donation today.
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SUPPORT TECH FOR ALLTech Exchange staff and volunteers have mobilized to establish texting and phone banks, responding to calls to inform families of internet options, and preparing hotspots and laptops to be distributed to students.
You can help support this critical work by making a contribution to our TECH FOR ALL campaign:
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TECH HUB HOURS OF OPERATION
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We are currently offering the following outside/curbside services:
The Tech Hub will be provided services outdoors only. Bathrooms are not open to the public.
Device sales are online at shop.techexchange.org. We are not selling devices in-person at this time.
All devices and support must be handled the same day.
- Minor tech support services - Software updates
- Donation Drop-offs - We are currently accepting Chromebooks or Laptops with Intel i5 or above or equivalent, or MacBook 2010 or later that can be refurbished for student use.
- We are unable to accept e-waste at this time. Please do not drop off large devices, TVs, Printers, etc.
The Tech Hub will be provided services outdoors only. Bathrooms are not open to the public.
Device sales are online at shop.techexchange.org. We are not selling devices in-person at this time.
All devices and support must be handled the same day.
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The #OaklandUndivided Tech Check ✔ is now live! All Oakland public school families are encouraged to complete the Tech Check survey online or with support from school site staff. Visit undivided.techexchange.org to register online or connect with your school site for details about in-person registration. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS
& SATURDAYS CLOSED JUNE 18 & 19, 2021 2530 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94601 |
TUESDAYS
Free virtual training classes | Online Haga clic AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre
cómo cambiar el idioma para registrarse en la clase de Zoom. |
25 YEARS OF IMPACT
computers distributed
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instructional hours of computer training
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tons of e-waste diverted from landfills
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youth technical internships
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Challenges
1.5 million Bay Area residents do not have home Internet access |
41% of low-income households lack home Internet and a computer |
70% of high school teachers assign homework requiring online connectivity |
77% of all U.S. jobs will require computer skills by 2020 |
What We Do
Tech Exchange's core solution, Tech For All, supports families who are digitally disconnected by providing access to refurbished computers, affordable Internet, tech support and digital skills training.
ComputersWe provide 3,000 families a year with high quality refurbished computers. All Tech Exchange computers come with a 1-year warranty .
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Affordable InternetIn order to ensure households have home access, we aid individuals with accessing high quality
affordable internet, |
Tech Support We're committed to our computers performing well. We have an amazing group of expert technicians, interns and volunteers who assist individuals with
free tech support. |
Digital Skills TrainingTech Exchange’s digital skills curriculum provides residents with an introduction to technology use and encourages the incorporation of learned
practices into daily life. |
