Work/Health/School LAPTOP LENDING PROGRAM


Digital Connectivity Technology Program

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, working with the Capital Projects Fund, is participating in a $20 million federal funding effort to procure laptops and distribute them through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program for public-facing institutions such as libraries, community schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and other community anchor institutions. Computer Reach was chosen as a grant awardee.  See the grant approvals list.


Work/Health/School LAPTOP LENDING PROGRAM

  1. Laptops are owned and managed by Computer Reach across multiple Pennsylvania counties.
  2. Laptops are configured with Kubuntu Linux ( not macOS or Windows ) and the Universal Desktop.
  3. Laptops are specifically to be used for Work/Health/School with skills assessments and training via two trusted platforms – SKILLUP PA and NORTHSTAR. We have added support for tele-health access across Western PA.
  4. Laptop lending approval requires an interview and registration and is available locally for Western PA residents who are able to attend registration in person.  Please click here to begin the process if you are interested.