Description
The Oak Hill Collaborative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide by providing free computer education, technology access, and digital literacy programs. Their Digital Advantage Initiative™ offers hands-on classes and workshops that help community members learn computer skills, prepare for jobs, and confidently navigate the online world.
Programs serve youth, adults, and seniors and include beginner computer training, workforce readiness courses, STEM learning opportunities, and specialized workshops such as healthcare technology navigation and AI certificate classes.
Participants may also qualify for programs that provide free or low-cost refurbished laptops after completing certain classes.
🕒 Hours
- Open 6 days per week (hours may vary by class schedule)
- Classes are offered monthly at different times and locations
- Some certificate programs require pre-registration
👉 Check the latest class schedule on their website.
📍 Location
Primary Learning Center:
507 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
Programs are also hosted at multiple community locations across Northeast Ohio, including Mahoning, Trumbull, and Ashtabula counties.
📞 Contact
☎️ Phone: (330) 406-0731
📧 Email: oakhillcollaborative@gmail.com
🌐 Website:
https://oakhillcollaborative.org/
🧰 Services
- 💻 Free computer and digital literacy classes
- 📶 Education about broadband access and online resources
- 🧑💻 Workforce readiness and technology skill development
- 🤖 STEM and technology workshops for youth
- 🧠 AI and technology certificate programs (select sessions)
- 🖥️ Access to computers, laptops, and digital learning stations
- 💻 Programs to receive a free refurbished laptop after completing classes
- 🛠️ Makerspace opportunities (robotics, 3D printing, multimedia tools)
✅ Requirements
- Most classes are free and open to the public
- Registration usually not required for basic classes
- Certificate programs or device programs may require registration or course completion
- Some programs may have age requirements (18+ for certain initiatives)
💲 Cost
✅ Free for most classes and workshops.
(Some specialized certificate programs may have registration requirements but remain free to participants.)
💡 Tips
- 📅 Classes change monthly, so check the schedule regularly.
- 👥 Bring a friend or family member if you feel nervous about learning technology—many classes encourage collaborative learning.
- 💻 Completing multiple courses may qualify you for a free refurbished laptop through the Hardware for Homes program.
