Minnesota Tech for Success

What to help us close the digital divide? Come volunteer in our warehouse!

Volunteers can help in a variety of ways, from building computers to sorting equipment to recycling thousands of pounds of e-waste. Anyone can volunteer with us–we welcome all ages and levels of technological experience.

https://techforsuccess.org/volunteer/

It's ! From 11:00am - 3:00pm, our NAID and R2v3 certified computer donation program will be accepting used technology. Our certifications are how you know that your used electronics are being responsibly reused and recycled in ways that protect data and won’t harm people or the environment.

New fall course dates! Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

Our Tech Connect program provides computers to students and community members, expanding their educational and employment opportunities.

Alemnesh is going to use her laptop for Advanced English courses and other online classes.

Learn more about our Tech Connect Program here: https://bit.ly/4ecSHzi

Our R2 certification is how you know that your used electronics are being responsibly reused and recycled in ways that protect data and won’t harm people or the environment. Learn more about our recycling process here: https://bit.ly/3UcHXZP

Check out our eBay store to purchase refurbished technology! Every dollar helps in our mission to create digital equity in Minnesota. https://ebay.to/3Lu5uAj

Donate your used technology at our warehouse today from 11am-3pm for ! We’ll refurbish it and place it with students in Minnesota (or recycle it responsibly)!

Shout out to our MTFS Learn team members! They have trained 296 students so far this year. Our classes give students access to new job opportunities and equip them to thrive in the digital world. Thank you to our team for making a difference in these students' lives.

Read about our upcoming classes here: https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

Happy Fourth of July from MTFS! Our office will be closed July 4th and 5th in observation of the holiday.

We are thrilled to be involved with the Right to Repair movement and loved hosting our partners to celebrate Repair Independence Day!

We are thrilled to announce that as of Monday, July 1st, the Minnesota Digital Fair Repair Act is officially in effect! This groundbreaking legislation requires all manufacturers selling electronics in the state to make spare parts, specialized tools, and manuals available to residents and repair businesses upon request. Notably, the law retroactively covers devices sold after July 2021.

To celebrate this significant achievement, our CEO, Heather Walch, and Test & Repair Manager, Chris Olson, attended a Right to Repair press event at Minnesota Tech for Success. We are deeply grateful for the support of our partners at Reuse Minnesota and for everyone who has advocated tirelessly for the Right to Repair.

Together, we are making strides towards a more sustainable and repair-friendly future!



For more information, check out this article from the Sahan Journal: https://hubs.la/Q02FfXbm0

As of this week, 20% of American consumers are covered by protections! Minnesota's Digital Fair Repair Act goes into effect TODAY, July 1, 2024. This means that consumers in Minnesota will finally have the right to repair their devices - including everything from cell phones to computers to refrigerators. This act will make repairing used technology easier and help increase the life cycle of technology. Let’s get fixing!

Learn more about Right to Repair here: https://bit.ly/4eTlycq

Happy Pride Month! At MTFS, we value every background, identity, and experience. We believe in the strength of diverse and inclusive teams and are dedicated to creating a community where every person is respected and has opportunities to thrive. Learn more about the history and meaning of Pride Month here: https://bit.ly/3L4GfV2

Do you need a computer for educational or professional purposes but cannot afford one? We are here to help! Our Tech Connect program provides computers to Minnesota students or residents at no cost for distance learning or for employment searching. Learn more about Tech Connect here: https://bit.ly/4ecSHzi

Invest in your future with transformative technology education! Our IT program offers a variety of courses for adults who want to continue their education or pursue a career in the IT field. Our courses are grant funded and free to eligible students. Check out our upcoming courses below or go to our website for full course descriptions: https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

Did you know that MTFS is NAID Certified? This means every hard drive goes through a rigorous scrubbing process using a wiping tool that meets HIPAA and NIAP standards. This process assures our donors that their computer’s operating system and all personal data will be completely removed from the drive. Schedule a donation here: https://bit.ly/3UcHXZP

Today we're honoring Juneteenth, the day the last enslaved people learned they were free, and acknowledging how the legacy of slavery contributes to inequities for Black people today. Learn more about Juneteenth here: https://s.si.edu/3VceLBn

We're thrilled to introduce our new CompTIA Project+ course! Ideal for IT professionals managing smaller, less complex projects, this course provides foundational project management skills that are versatile and essential.

Out first CompTIA Project + course offering will be August 6 – September 26, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, in person at the MTFS Headquarters, with optional lab time between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM. Learn more about our IT certification course offerings here: https://bit.ly/49Buz6F

Finished spring cleaning and have old technology you want to dispose of properly? Come to our warehouse tomorrow from 11 am - 3 pm to donate your used technology! MTFS will responsibly recycle used technology or refurbish it to help close the digital divide. https://bit.ly/4ebhAeO

Looking to expand your digital literacy and IT knowledge this summer? Check out our upcoming courses! We have various options for students with different levels of experience, from computer novices to those with intermediate or advanced level technology experience. Check out full course descriptions on our website to find the right course for you: https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

We are thrilled to announce sponsorship opportunities for our Tech Connect program! Tech Connect provides Minnesota students with free access to a laptop, empowering them to excel in their education and beyond. Join us in ensuring students across the state have the tools they need to succeed in today's digital world. Learn more about our Tech Connect sponsorship and other ways to partner with us here: https://bit.ly/4c12dDQ

New dates for upcoming Basic Digital Literacy Courses at MTFS! Check out our website for course descriptions. https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

Our NAID certification means that from the moment your used technology is on our truck, it is handled with the utmost security and responsibility. Every step of the way your data is protected until it is completely destroyed in the refurbishing process. Schedule a donation here: https://bit.ly/3UcHXZP

Shout out to our products team members! Our warehouse has responsibly recycled 79,000 pounds of used technology this year. Our recycling efforts keep used technology out of landfills and positively impact the full life cycle of technology. Learn more about our recycling program here: https://bit.ly/3WdEvQf

During our recycling process, all of the equipment is reduced to its smallest component parts and processed in the United States. Learn more about our recycling process and R2v3 standards: https://bit.ly/3WdEvQf

MTFS has new courses starting in May and June! Check out full course descriptions on our website: https://bit.ly/3TtjEVU

As Earth Month draws to a close, we're proud to reaffirm our year-round commitment to sustainability at MTFS! Since 1997, we've responsibly recycled over 5.86 million pounds of electronic waste, contributing to a greener, healthier planet for generations to come. Let's keep working together to protect and preserve the Earth.

Celebrate Earth Week by joining us at our warehouse today for ! From 11:00am - 3:00pm, our NAID and R2v3 certified computer donation program will be accepting used technology. We make every effort to reuse and refurbish donated equipment. However, when reuse isn’t an option we guarantee that any equipment that cannot be refurbished is responsibly recycled.