Delete the Divide Initiative
INTERNAL SERVICES DEPT
1.4 Digital Divide
Federal Expenditure CategoryAssistance to Unemployed or Undermployed Workers (e.g. job training, subsidized employment, employment supports or incentives)
04/05/2021
Anticipated End Date12/30/2026
Supported Languages
- Spanish
- Korean
- Spanish
- Traditional Chinese
- Vietnamese
Project Contacts
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Mark Colton
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Selwyn Hollins
Indicators & Metrics to Date
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11/2022 Amendment - Small Businesses Online Curriculum0
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* Amendment 11/2022 - Small Business Digital Marketing to provide software & hardware based on need0
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Number of Workers Enrolled in Sectoral Job Training Programs0
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Number of Workers Completing Sectoral Job Training Programs0
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Number of People Participating in Summer Youth Employment Programs0
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Delete The Divide Member on-line registrations2822
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Civil Service application filed for DTD Paid internship/pre-apprenticeship1881
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Civil Service applications accepted..701
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Hired for paid internship/pre-apprenticeship233
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Interns/pre-apprentices hired in full-time IT or related field at $50,000 or higher11
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Weekly Check In with DTD Program Manager351
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DTD Members that enrolled and completed IT Professional Certification174
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DTD members that complete any digital training/literacy pathway or course2036
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DTD members that receive assistance with college application process4
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DTD Intern/pre-apprenticeship assigned community based projects172
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DTD members engaged in entrepreneurial path0
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DTD Member Small Businesses On-boarded153
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DTD Member Small Businesses receive business health assessment153
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DTD Member Small Business receives 1:1 consultation95
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DTD Member Small Business receives business listings, style guide, and/or website - "full service"35
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Percent participants reporting feelings of preparedness at end of program.37
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Percent small businesses that received services.34
Target Populations
- Systems Impacted Individuals
- Small Businesses
Project Description
On October 20, 2020, during the peak of Covid-19 Pandemic, the Board of Supervisors authorized ISD as the lead agency on the Delete The Divide Initiative (DTD). Through an innovative public-private partnership model, Delete the Divide seeks to unify efforts to provide youth, young adults, and small businesses in disadvantaged communities, identified through Covid-19 high-priority areas in Equity Explorer and U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey Data “high-need areas”, who are adversely impacted by the digital divide with direct access to modern technologies, as well as training and support services, educational programs, technical certifications, job shadowing, mentoring, corporate tours, paid internships, academic scholarships, practical hands-on experience, entrepreneurial opportunities, and pathways to well-paying careers. According to 2021 United States Census data, the median annual household income in the State of California is $81,575. The estimated median annual household income in Los Angeles County is $69,778, yet more than 1.3 million people in the County of Los Angeles are reported at Below the poverty level . Additionally, the 2021 Census data reports that 125 thousand households in Los Angeles County do not have a computer and 242 thousand households lack a broadband internet subscription. These households are disproportionately located in low-income areas and the populations are predominately Black and LatinX. The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the severity of the digital divide within Los Angeles County. In an effort to reduce the spread of the virus, a number of health safety protocols related to physical distancing were implemented by State and County health officials. As a result, constituents encountered a greater dependency on technology to perform routine and daily activities such as working remotely, distance learning among schools, and the exchange of products and services. The sudden and large-scale transition to a virtual environment brought in clear view the vast disparities in access to information and communication technologies within underserved communities. Hundreds of thousands of people continue to experience hardships due to technological barriers. Major initiatives are underway to provide computer devices and broadband connectivity to underserved communities. These are necessary and critical steps to ending the digital divide. However, equally important is the knowledge and awareness of how to effectively utilize and navigate the resources available through technology. The combination of access and awareness can expand opportunities for growth, achievement and advancement among disadvantaged populations. Delete The Divide is building partnerships and alliances with various entities that can support the digital empowerment agenda. These entities include government, private corporations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, philanthropists, and the sports and entertainment industries. Collectively, we can contribute resources to underserved communities to connect residents and small businesses to opportunities through technology. The resources will be centrally available through the Delete The Divide program and provide more direct pathways to personal development and economic growth.
Goals & Objectives
Indicators
# | Type | Name | Baseline | Target |
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1 | Program Outcome | (Amendment 11/2022) Internship Program Months | 12.00 | 24.00 |
2 | Program Outcome | 11/2022 Amendment - Small Businesses Online Curriculum | 1.00 | 3.00 |
3 | Program Outcome | * Amendment 11/2022 - Small Business Digital Marketing to provide software & hardware based on need | 700.00 | 800.00 |
4 | Program Outcome | Youth Interns | 75.00 | 100.00 |
5 | Program Outcome | Internship | 75.00 | 150.00 |
6 | Program Outcome | Delete The Divide Member on-line registrations | 500.00 | 1500.00 |
7 | Program Outcome | DTD On-Line registrations | 500.00 | 1500.00 |
8 | Program Outcome | Civil Service application filed for DTD Paid internship/pre-apprenticeship | 500.00 | 700.00 |
9 | Program Outcome | Civil Service applications accepted.. | 75.00 | 150.00 |
10 | Program Outcome | DTD members hired for paid internship/pre-apprenticeship. | 75.00 | 150.00 |
11 | Program Outcome | Hired for paid internship/pre-apprenticeship | 25.00 | 50.00 |
12 | Program Outcome | Interns/pre-apprentices hired in full-time IT or related field at $50,000 or higher | 35.00 | 75.00 |
13 | Program Outcome | Weekly Check In with DTD Program Manager | 52.00 | 60.00 |
14 | Program Outcome | DTD Members that enrolled and completed IT Professional Certification | 25.00 | 50.00 |
15 | Program Outcome | DTD members that complete any digital training/literacy pathway or course | 20.00 | 40.00 |
16 | Program Outcome | DTD members that receive assistance with college application process | 50.00 | 100.00 |
17 | Program Outcome | DTD Intern/pre-apprenticeship assigned community based projects | 25.00 | 75.00 |
18 | Program Outcome | DTD members engaged in entrepreneurial path | 10.00 | 50.00 |
19 | Program Outcome | Small Businesses that are onboarded | 50.00 | 200.00 |
20 | Program Outcome | Small Businesses Onboarded | 50.00 | 200.00 |
21 | Program Outcome | Small businesses that receive business health assessment report | 50.00 | 200.00 |
22 | Program Outcome | DTD Member Small Businesses On-boarded | 50.00 | 450.00 |
23 | Program Outcome | DTD Member Small Businesses receive business health assessment | 50.00 | 450.00 |
24 | Program Outcome | DTD Member Small Business receives 1:1 consultation | 50.00 | 310.00 |
25 | Program Outcome | DTD Member Small Business receives business listings, style guide, and/or website - "full service" | 5.00 | 25.00 |
Indicators
# | Type | Name | Baseline | Target |
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1 | Program Outcome | Percent participants reporting feelings of preparedness. | ||
2 | Program Outcome | Percent participants reporting feelings of preparedness at end of program. | 50.00 | 90.00 |
3 | Program Outcome | Percent small businesses that received services. | 50.00 | 90.00 |