NNNC's Mission
The mission of the Neighborhood Networks National Consortium is to build the capacity and ensure the sustainability of Neighborhood Networks centers and local/regional consortia through peer-to-peer networking, collective resource sharing and national policy and program advocacy.
Our Vision
The Neighborhood Networks National Consortium will be an advocate for Neighborhood Networks technology centers and local/regional technology consortia and provide to them funding, partnerships, technical assistance and training that will contribute to their vibrancy and sustainability.
The Neighborhood Networks National Consortium will also address the common needs of Neighborhood Networks centers that serve diverse populations including seniors, adults, youth and children who are located in urban and rural housing communities nationally.
About Neighborhood Networks
Created in 1995, Neighborhood Networks was one of the first U.S. federal initiatives aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and providing technology access to residents living in the affordable housing. Today, there are more than 1,400 Neighborhood Networks centers in all 50 of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These centers:
- Offer adults job-training classes, such as computer skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job placement services, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
- Provide youth with educational afterschool activities and mentoring programs.
- Operate programs that allow seniors to become familiar with computers and use them to better their lives, whether through staying in touch with family and friends via e-mail or searching for healthcare benefits online.