Abundance Academy

Where Learning Meets Action

Digital Foundations

Digital Literacy & Workforce Pathways

Digital Foundations is designed to build confidence with technology while creating clear pathways to employment, certification, and future opportunities.

Participants can choose between two options:

  • A 3-Part Beginner Series 1 hour workshops based on Grow with Google

    Perfect for those who are new to technology or want to strengthen their everyday digital skills.

    Participants will:

    • Learn the basics of devices, the internet, and digital navigation

    • Build skills using email, documents, and online tools

    • Explore how digital skills connect to jobs, income, and career growth

  • A Self-Guided Learning Experience

    For participants ready to go deeper, Digital Pathways offer structured, supported tracks toward industry-recognized certifications.

    Available pathways include:

    • Cybersecurity

    • IT Support

    • AI & Emerging Technologies

    Participants will:

    • Complete a digital skills assessment

    • Receive a personalized learning plan

    • Engage in self-paced training (including Grow with Google)

    • Receive 1:1 coaching and technical support

    • Work toward certification and career readiness

Who Should Apply

Digital Foundation courses are open to:

  • Anyone interested in basic digital literacy or learning a new digital skill

  • People starting or switching careers

  • Small business owners or folks with side hustles that want to grow their business

Upcoming Program Sessions:

  • Intro to Digital Literacy Workshops

    • Getting Comfortable with Technology: July 8th · 6:30–8:00 PM

      • Learn what digital literacy really means in everyday life, how to navigate devices (phones, laptops, browsers), understand the internet (searching, tabs, safety basics), and create/manage email accounts.

    • Communicating & Getting Things Done Online: July 15th · 6:30–8:00 PM

      • Learn email basics (sending, replying, attachments), how to create simple documents using Google Docs, organize files in Google Drive, and use Zoom/Google Meet effectively.

    • Workshop 3: [TOPIC] [DATE]

  • Digital Pathways (Certification Tracks)

    • Orientation KickOff, Digital Skills to Real Opportunities: July 22nd · 6:30–8:00 PM

      • Explore tech career pathways (IT, Cybersecurity, AI), see how digital skills apply to everyday jobs, get introduced to certifications (Google, CompTIA), and learn how to use Google tools for job searching.

    • Program Completion: TBD based on course choice

Get Involved

Are you interested in a workshop or pathway?

Complete the form below to be considered for participation. Space is limited, and participants are encouraged to commit fully to the experience.

There is no application close date.

Blackacre Campus, 600 N. Smithwick St., Williamston, NC, 27892