A Digital Navigator helps people get online and make the most of it. They can help someone:
– Sign up for Internet service
– Get a device
– Connect to skills training and other resources
Digital Navigators are part of community-based organizations. They’re a trusted voice for those who don’t know where to start. They help open the door to opportunity and economic mobility. Of people who’ve received help from Digital Navigators:
– 1 in 3 found a new job or increased their income
– 40% received support with basic needs like food, rent, and housing
That is why Comcast is investing directly in community-based initiatives and programs to support Digital Navigator and broadband adoption efforts in Washington as part of Project UP, the company’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity. Comcast’s Digital Navigator partners in Washington include MMRTI, Seattle Housing Authority, the Muckleshoot Tribe and more. Our work with these partners helps launch and scale up their efforts to help get more people in Washington connected to the Internet at home and expand access to digital skills programs.