Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy
To address some of the challenges job seekers face in the wake of COVID-19, the City of Seattle in partnership with the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) will pilot a small-scale program to provide job seekers with home technology and remote support to develop digital skills and prepare for new careers. Researchers from UW will work with the City and SJI to investigate key questions related to the program design, implementation, and participant experience to increase the understanding of participants’ needs, implications for future program design, and the impact on those who received services.
Outputs
- Publications
“Help is really necessary”: Case study of a technology distribution program for low-income job seekers
Digital Bridge: Providing digital access to low-income job seekers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Creating a Digital Bridge: Lessons and policy implications from a technology access and distribution program for low-income job seekers
People & Organizations
- Project Team
- Chris Jowaisas, Senior Research Scientist, Information School
- Stacey Wedlake, Research Scientist, Information School
- David Keyes, Digital Equity Manager at City of Seattle
- Yvette Iribe Ramirez, Research Assistant, Information School