CTEP

Program Overview

The Community Technology Empowerment Project is an Ameri Corps program managed by the St. Paul Neighborhood Network. Since 2004 CTEP has mobilized over 500 Ameri Corps members to teach basic digital literacy skills to nearly 55,000 low‑income adults and youth, empowering them to navigate technology confidently, allowing them to access information, communicate effectively, manage their digital presence, and make informed decisions in today’s tech‑driven world.

CTEP Ameri Corps anticipates placing 20 members with 18 nonprofit organizations and libraries in Minneapolis and St. Paul. SPNN and CTEP comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. Ameri Corps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service.

• Using the Nationally recognized Northstar Digital Literacy Curriculum, teach basic technology skills (e.g. send email, create documents, navigate the internet, use a smartphone) to learners in a classroom setting or one‑on‑one.
• Assess and prepare interested learners to be certified in the Northstar Digital Literacy standards, Microsoft Office Specialist, or Google Suite.
• Proctor online testing.
• Develop additional curriculum based on learner needs.
• Collect and report learner performance data.
• Help strengthen technology programming through guided research and program development.
• Help identify volunteers for your host site or help manage existing volunteers.

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• First Aid Certification
• Health Coverage
• Training

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach
• Elder Care
• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Ex‑Offender Reentry

• Computers/Technology
• General Skills
• Writing/Editing
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education
• Youth Development
• Communications
• Non‑Profit Management
• Team Work
• Recruitment
• Computer Skills
• Leadership
• Social Services
• Community Organization

• Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: Community Technology Empowerment Project
• Program Start/End Date: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education Level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum 17, Maximum 99
• Program Locations: MINNESOTA
• Languages: Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Karen, Hmong, English, Vietnamese
• Accepting Applications: From 06/01/2026 To 02/01/2027

Tess Hackbarth
550 Vandalia St
Saint Paul MN 55114

hackbarth
www.spnn.org/ctep