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Empowering Communities Through Technology Education

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  • E-Waste Recycling ~ A Round-up

    • Date: October 7, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    E-waste recycling, also known as electronic waste recycling, is the process of collecting and processing electronic waste (e-waste) for the purpose of recovering valuable materials and minimizing environmental impact. E-waste includes many electronic devices, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, televisions, printers, etc.   At give IT. get IT., we play a vital role in this […]

  • Learn about the growth of our give IT. get IT. Build IT Program, our school—and community-based Youth Engagement and experiential Technology Education Program.

    • Date: September 10, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

      Maine’s digital equity goal is to help 50,000 families achieve digital inclusion by 2030, but give IT, get IT. can’t do it alone. To advance this mission, we decided to run a pilot program with the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Central Maine. Ninety-five students aged 8 to 12 in AYCC’s STEM program […]

  • Grants + Gifts 2024 : News from give IT. get IT.

    • Date: July 23, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Digital Access for All: Empowering Communities with give IT. get IT. Access to digital tools and literacy is more essential than ever. At give IT. get IT., we are dedicated to empowering communities across New England. Through our collective efforts, we strive to bridge the digital divide, transform lives, and foster a more inclusive and […]

  • got IT | Small Acts Make Big Impacts with give IT. get IT.

    • Date: June 14, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Learn how a teacher helped her student with disabilities get a computer for continuing education with the support of give IT. get IT.  Susanne Isteero personifies kindness and a deep desire to help others. As a Special Education Teacher based in Midcoast Maine, Isteero works with teens through a program called Bridges, which supports students […]

  • How give IT. get IT. recycling keeps circuit boards, metals, plastics, and other tech out of landfills

    • Date: June 6, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    At give IT. get IT., we’re as passionate about e-waste recycling and keeping tech out of landfills as we are about digital inclusion. From upgrading laptops to help a designer learn new skills to harvesting materials that can be used to make new products, we believe every piece of technology deserves a second chance at […]