The Northwest Baltimore Technology Centers’ Technology Access strategy is based upon a belief that we can assist faith-based and community-based organizations as well as other vested stakeholders fulfill their workforce development and training goals, especially for underserved/underemployed individuals who are motivated to increase their technology acumen and prepare themselves for social and economic opportunities that change their lives and ultimately transform communities. We collaborate with houses of worship, governmental agencies, other non-profit organizations, foundations, businesses and educational institutions to create/provide relevant training opportunities, which utilize state-of-the-art technology tools. Our Technology Access strategy is an affordable comprehensive effort to promote workforce development and provide IT skills training programs for underserved/underemployed individuals primarily in northwest Baltimore.

We have two computer technology centers located in northwest Baltimore in zip codes 21215 and 21216. 

The Northwest Baltimore Technology Centers’ Technology Access strategy provides support for technology skills training, ranging from basic computer literacy to the use of advanced business productivity applications. This training helps individuals learn about technology and gain the skills they need for employment and upward mobility in today's workforce.

Northwest Baltimore Technology Centers’ Technology Access strategy consists of technologies, partnerships, business, and other vested stakeholders efforts to bring the benefits of information and communications technology to people in Baltimore City who currently do not have access to it. Northwest Baltimore Technology Centers are committed to helping all people benefit from information and communications technology that is accessible, affordable, and relevant to their needs.

Project Garrison, Inc., a nonprofit organization (501 (c) 3 who sponsors the NW Baltimore Tech Centers,  launched its technology access strategy in 2000 with implementation of the PG NW Weed and Seed Strategy.  By creating access to technology and computer skills training we provided participants with meaningful alternatives to criminal, violent and drug-trafficking activities.

Today, even though information is more readily available, connections are more easily made, and commercial trade is more efficient and accessible, many underserved people in Baltimore City still do not have personal access to the technology that brings them new opportunities to learn, connect, create, and prosper.  This is why collaborative efforts are still needed to make a difference for underserved/underemployed people and businesses in our communities.