Kramden strives to provide more than a computer through our programs. We aim to build lasting relationships within our community, from providing adults and students with devices, to tech support for all our recipients, and holding a variety of digital skills classes and workshops all over NC. It is especially rewarding when a client becomes an ambassador for Kramden in …
Charter-Spectrum has been a long-time supporter of Kramden Institute’s digital skills programs. Kramden has been a recipient of Spectrum’s Digital Education grant for several years in a row, and used the grant funds to deliver digital skills training to communities throughout the state. This year, the funds have supported train-the-trainer programs in Cumberland and Anson Counties. In Anson County, Kramden …
Kramden’s Computer Basics initiative is enhancing digital skills in the Triangle. In collaboration with the Central Pines Regional Council of Governments (CPRC) and Chatham and Durham Counties, the program will provide digital skills training and refurbished laptops to 1,000 adults. Since launching in March, four Community Technology Instructors (CTIs) have conducted two sessions of the course in Chatham County. In …
Kramden has been offering digital skills classes to people around the state since 2014. Our Computer Basics program introduces participants to their computers and sets them on a path to continue learning how to use their devices. As part of our digital skills pathway, Kramden offers an online certificate program to people who have completed the introductory computer class. The …
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kramden and Note in the Pocket are joining forces for a donation drive that will make a real difference in the lives of North Carolinians. We’re inviting you to bring your new or gently used items: Monday, January 20, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 1010 MLK Jr. Parkway in Durham, NC As we …
Kramden and long-time partner AT&T provided 160 refurbished laptops and 70 phones to the Land of Sky Regional Council and the High Country Council of Governments to help residents in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. The laptops and phones were refurbished and delivered on November 5 by Kramden Institute. AT&T volunteers activated and set up the phone devices. …
Kramden Institute is proud to be part of the Town of Cary’s Housing Plan by bringing digital skills classes to residents. Kramden will partner with Dorcas Ministries this year to deliver the Spanish language Computer Basics course to their clients. The program aligns with the “regional partnership” goal in the Cary plan. The town is investing in partnerships with area …
Every summer, Kramden hosts camps for rising 3rd – 12th graders. These camps cover a variety of topics related to technology, including Digital Creativity, PC Build, and Drone Flight. Students come to Kramden’s location in Durham to explore these subjects over two to five days depending on the camp. This summer 163 students have registered for one of our many …
To help achieve Governor Cooper’s goal to close the digital divide in North Carolina, the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy launched a series of digital equity grant programs to help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices and get access to digital literacy courses to safely and effectively participate in today’s digital economy. Kramden is a recipient of …
Kramden joins North Carolina Central University on a community-wide initiative to increase digital equity in Durham. NCCU is the recipient of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Connecting Minority Communities grant. This funding award aims to strengthen communities surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The grant serves the University and surrounding anchor communities by delivering digital inclusion programming to help …
Kramden’s new partnership with COCOMPTS in Greensboro has kicked off with digital literacy classes taught by Community Technology Instructors (CTIs). COCOMPTS is a nonprofit organization that supports the integration and cultural preservation of Congolese immigrants to the Triad. The group has its roots in 1997 when Congolese immigrants and refugees in Greensboro formed a support group to help each other …
Kramden Institute celebrated 20 years of digital equity work on November 15, 2023. Kramden was founded in 2003 by father and son Mark and Ned Dibner, who reversed and combined their names to make “Kramden.” The anniversary celebration took place at our office in Durham with volunteers, supporters, and donors in attendance. Together, we celebrated the progress we’ve made to …
