Tech Goes Home TN | Technology Skills Training

We changed our named…👇 Tech Goes Home Tennessee (TGH TN) is The Enterprise Center's digital inclusion program for residents across the state. While our primary focus area is Chattanooga, where the program began as (and is also growing as) TGH CHA, our statewide expansion allows us to prioritize Early Childhood Educators and Older Adults in both rural and urban communities. We're partnering with schools, public libraries, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations across Hamilton County to offer free courses designed to help residents develop skills and habits required for smart technology and Internet use. Participants receive fifteen hours of classroom training to help them understand why the Internet is relevant in their daily lives, have the option to purchase a new Chromebook for only $50, and receive assistance in obtaining access to low-cost home Internet. TGH CHA + TGH TN are modeled after the national, award-winning Tech Goes Home program. Founded in Boston, Tech Goes Home has successfully provided participants with the tools, education, and access required for 21st century skills development since 1999.

Tech Goes Home Tennessee helps teachers gain access to technology: “Tech Goes Home helped me in many ways. It realigned my classroom components. Now I teach my students how to use the Chromebooks, apps, coding and tech-savvy approach to troubleshooting. I’m an eLab teacher and I use my Chromebook every day! Thank you for showing me how to use some digital platforms!” —HCS educator

20,000 graduates. 10+ years. One goal: digital access for all. This week Tech Goes Home Tennessee, a program of The Enterprise Center, hit a record milestone of reaching 20,000 people across the state—more than half right here in Hamilton County. What began as a small set of classes in 2015 has grown rapidly, helping Tennesseans stay connected to school, work, and each other with a device, internet skills, and support accessing the internet. Graduates of all ages and abilities complete 15-hour digital skills courses covering everything from computer basics and workforce development to early childhood education and college and career readiness. The impact of Tech Goes Home is practical and lasting: graduates can access public resources, strengthen job prospects, navigate the internet with confidence, and bring technology home and to their classrooms. Here’s to 20,000 people better equipped to navigate life today! We continue to offer classes in Tennessee, Northeast Alabama and Northwest Georgia. Thank you to the many partners, trainers, and communities who made this possible!

Tech Goes Home is expanding in Southeast TN! Choose from 15+ class types: 👩‍💼 Job readiness 📱 Computer basics 👨‍👩‍👦 Family + parent-child 🧓 Older adults ...and more! We are seeking partners in: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea & Sequatchie counties. Host a class → [email protected]

Everyone deserves the skills to thrive in a digital world. Help bring free computer training and Chromebooks to your neighbors. We’re recruiting class host partners now! Seeking partners in: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties. Host a class→TGHTN.org

✨ This month, we had the joy of celebrating our trainers both virtually and in person at our Trainer Mixers—and what a gift it was to connect in so many ways! To each and every one of our trainers with Tech Goes Home: thank you for the time, care, and commitment you bring to this work; your impact is felt across communities every single day. Because of you, learners gain confidence, access, and skills that open doors. We are deeply grateful for your passion, flexibility, and belief in digital opportunity. We couldn’t do this without you! Thank you for being the heart of Tech Goes Home. 💻

Holiday hours update | Closed Dec. 24–Jan. 4 Tech Goes Home and The Enterprise Center will be closed for the holidays! We will reopen Monday, Jan. 5. Happy holidays!

Schools, libraries, churches, nonprofits, community centers — YOU can help close the digital divide in Southeast TN. Choose from 15+ class types. Partner with Tech Goes Home to offer free digital skills training + a free Chromebook for participants. Let’s connect → TGHTN.org

We’re getting ready for an exciting new year at Tech Goes Home TN and we’re looking for community partners! If your organization wants to bring free digital skills training and free Chromebooks to your community, we want to hear from you. We are currently recruiting partners in these 9 Southeast Tennessee counties: 📍Bledsoe 📍Bradley 📍Grundy 📍Marion 📍McMinn 📍Meigs 📍Polk 📍Rhea 📍Sequatchie Whether you’re a school, nonprofit, church, library, or community center, you can host Tech Goes Home classes and help local residents gain essential computer skills. Interested in partnering? Email: [email protected] Call: 423-225-3417 Learn more: tghtn.org

Order groceries online. Stay connected to family and friends. Make telehealth appointments. Protect yourself from online scams. All of these are components of TGH’s computer basics classes. Thank you to @thedpa for featuring Tech Goes Home classes happening at the Etowah Area Senior Center! Read it here: /community/article_1d22440f-e439-4266-a7b4-71c7068a2113.html These classes are made possible through partnerships and collaborations with local communities, including Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability . Shoutout to our incredible Tech Goes Home trainers who guide learners through 15 hours of classes—we appreciate your support in closing the digital divide!

Do you want to lead a Tech Goes Home class? TGH Tennessee offers trainer orientations—and you can get the tools and resources you need to teach a TGH class in your community! Visit TGHTN.org and click on “I want to teach a class” to get started.

NEXT WEDNESDAY | TGH 2.0 on 8/27 Calling all Chattanooga-area Tech Goes Home grads! Join us for TGH 2.0, a free refresher class for adults who’ve already completed a 15-hour TGH course. 📅 When: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Where: Shepherd Community Center Enjoy one-on-one support, refresh your digital skills, and reconnect with your TGH community. 👉 Space is limited—call 423.397.6455 to reserve your spot!