Centri Tech Foundation
leverages technology and community development resources to promote shared prosperity. We believe digital advancement is a civil right. To achieve a sustainable future, one where everyone can fulfill their aspirations and thrive, requires an inclusive digital economy.
The future of an equitable and sustainable digital economy is dependent on universal access to and adoption of high-speed affordable internet.
We believe that when people are connected, our possibilities are limitless.
Marta Urquilla
President
Kendra Hills
Program Director
Our Team
Mission
Social Justice Innovation Awards
We reward innovative approaches to systemic change in the United States that seek to advance social and racial justice and build an inclusive economy. Winners receive $250,000 and customized support to accelerate and scale their tech-driven innovations.
Digital Advancement Institute
Today’s world demands that communities direct their investments in technology toward achieving an inclusive digital economy. Learn how we are working with cities to leverage data for shared prosperity.
Tool: Digital Advancement Municipal Index
Digital Skills for the New Era
We partner with communities to leverage broadband access and adoption and connect residents to digital skills for workforce development and economic mobility.
Our Work
82% of middle-skill jobs require digital skills.
Digital skills are a springboard to in-demand jobs that pay $20+/hr for workers with a diploma and no degree.
Universal access ensures that everyone belongs.
Life happens online. Digital services are integral to life, work, and learning. A just society demands we have equal access to the internet.
When care goes online, 4 of 5 older adults do too.
Tech-enabled healthcare connects older adults to preventive services and supports caregivers via smart home apps, making independence possible.
The future depends on a diverse workforce.
Diverse teams create inclusive solutions. We must invest in ideas that integrate tech to promote progress.
Technology is a tool to optimize life.
The “digital divide” limits the world to ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ Digital Advancement sees a future where everyone has the tools to thrive.
Infrastructure is not one size fits all.
Communities are shaping new solutions to address how broadband access and adoption affect outcomes from health to wealth.
82% of middle-skill jobs require digital skills.
Digital skills are a springboard to in-demand jobs that pay $20+/hr for workers with a diploma and no degree.
Universal access ensures that everyone belongs.
Life happens online. Digital services are integral to life, work, and learning. A just society demands we have equal access to the internet.
When care goes online, 4 of 5 older adults do too.
Tech-enabled healthcare connects older adults to preventive services and supports caregivers via smart home apps, making independence possible.
The future depends on a diverse workforce.
Diverse teams create inclusive solutions. We must invest in ideas that integrate tech to promote progress.
Technology is a tool to optimize life.
The “digital divide” limits the world to ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ Digital Advancement sees a future where everyone has the tools to thrive.
Infrastructure is not one size fits all.
Communities are shaping new solutions to address how broadband access and adoption affect outcomes from health to wealth.
DIGITAL ADVANCEMENT IS A NEW MINDSET.
From infrastructure to impact, together we can build a digital economy for all, forever.
Social Justice Innovation Awards
We reward innovative approaches to systemic change in the United States that seek to advance social and racial justice and build an inclusive economy. Winners receive $250,000 and customized support to accelerate and scale their tech-driven innovations.
Digital Skills for the New Era
We partner with communities to leverage broadband access and adoption and connect residents to digital skills for workforce development and economic mobility.
Report: Community-Based Solutions to Digital Advancement
Slideshow: Community Skills Connect - AI for Entrepreneurs Workshop
Social Justice Innovation Awards
We reward innovative approaches to systemic change in the United States that seek to advance social and racial justice and build an inclusive economy. Winners receive $250,000 and customized support to accelerate and scale their tech-driven innovations.
82% of middle-skill jobs require digital skills.
Digital skills are a springboard to in-demand jobs that pay $20+/hr for workers with a diploma and no degree.
Universal access ensures that everyone belongs.
Life happens online. Digital services are integral to life, work, and learning. A just society demands we have equal access to the internet.
When care goes online, 4 of 5 older adults do too.
Tech-enabled healthcare connects older adults to preventive services and supports caregivers via smart home apps, making independence possible.
The future depends on a diverse workforce.
Diverse teams create inclusive solutions. We must invest in ideas that integrate tech to promote progress.
Technology is a tool to optimize life.
The “digital divide” limits the world to ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ Digital Advancement sees a future where everyone has the tools to thrive.
Infrastructure is not one size fits all.
Communities are shaping new solutions to address how broadband access and adoption affect outcomes from health to wealth.
Digital Advancement Institute
Today’s world demands that communities direct their investments in technology toward achieving an inclusive digital economy. Learn how we are working with cities to measure progress toward this goal.
Join Our Team
Analyst, Resource Development
Spring 2025 | Fully-Remote
Compensation: $18-20/hour, undergrad or equivalent, 12 weeks
Graduate Data Analyst
Spring 2025 | Fully-Remote
Compensation: $20/hour, undergrad or equivalent, 12 weeks
