<p>WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS</p><p><br />Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/donate/" target="_blank"><b>Donate Here</b></a>⁠⁠⁠</p><hr /><p><br />For anyone who's ever felt their technical skills weren't "professional enough" to make a difference, Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee — proves that expertise paired with compassion bridges the digital divide in powerful ways. We explore how basic technology education transforms lives for veterans, disabled individuals, and underserved communities, discover why teaching internet safety alongside computer skills creates life-changing impact, and learn how volunteering can build confidence while serving those who need it most.</p><p><br /><b>Featured Guest:</b> Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee</p><p><br /><b>What You'll Learn:</b></p><p><br />✅ Why technology education goes beyond keystrokes—including internet safety and financial literacy that's helped students save hundreds monthly</p><p>✅ How Tech 4 All Tennessee serves veterans, disabled individuals, and people who've never touched a computer by meeting them at their level</p><p>✅ How volunteering in your professional field builds confidence and compassion while providing resume experience and community impact<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b><br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Paul Jackson Jr.</p><p>02:14 Transition to Tech For All Tennessee</p><p>04:05 Teaching and Curriculum Development</p><p>05:11 Understanding Digital Literacy</p><p>06:15 Bridging the Digital Divide</p><p>07:37 The Importance of Cybersecurity</p><p>08:10 Personal Growth Through Volunteering</p><p>09:29 Advice for Aspiring Volunteers</p><p>10:35 Future Aspirations for Tech For All Tennessee</p><p>11:05 Empowering Communities Through Technology Education</p><p>11:15 Transforming Barriers into Opportunities</p><p><br /><b>Resources &amp; Mentions:</b> ⁠<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tech4alltn.org/" target="_blank"><b>Tech 4 All Tennessee</b></a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.learnfree.org/" target="_blank"><b>Learn Free (Formerly GCF Global)</b></a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.techgoeshome.org/" target="_blank"><b>TechGoesHome</b></a></p><p><br /><b>Support Doing Good:</b></p><p><br />Website: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/" target="_blank"><b>Doing Good⁠</b></a><br />Social Media: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/doinggoodtv" target="_blank"><b>All Links⁠</b></a><br />Blog: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/DoingGoodBlog" target="_blank"><b>Featured Volunteers</b></a>⁠<br />Support the show: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/donate" target="_blank"><b>Donate Here⁠</b></a></p><p><br /><b>Credits:</b></p><p>Produced by Azilee Maetke<br />Music by Hartzmann<br />Edited by Jordan Rillera<br />Additional Editing by Jay Wilson</p>

Doing Good

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How Tech 4 All Tennessee Teaches Computer Basics to Veterans & Underserved Communities

MAR 2, 202612 MIN
Doing Good

How Tech 4 All Tennessee Teaches Computer Basics to Veterans & Underserved Communities

MAR 2, 202612 MIN

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<p>WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS</p><p><br />Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/donate/" target="_blank"><b>Donate Here</b></a>⁠⁠⁠</p><hr /><p><br />For anyone who's ever felt their technical skills weren't "professional enough" to make a difference, Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee — proves that expertise paired with compassion bridges the digital divide in powerful ways. We explore how basic technology education transforms lives for veterans, disabled individuals, and underserved communities, discover why teaching internet safety alongside computer skills creates life-changing impact, and learn how volunteering can build confidence while serving those who need it most.</p><p><br /><b>Featured Guest:</b> Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee</p><p><br /><b>What You'll Learn:</b></p><p><br />✅ Why technology education goes beyond keystrokes—including internet safety and financial literacy that's helped students save hundreds monthly</p><p>✅ How Tech 4 All Tennessee serves veterans, disabled individuals, and people who've never touched a computer by meeting them at their level</p><p>✅ How volunteering in your professional field builds confidence and compassion while providing resume experience and community impact<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b><br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Paul Jackson Jr.</p><p>02:14 Transition to Tech For All Tennessee</p><p>04:05 Teaching and Curriculum Development</p><p>05:11 Understanding Digital Literacy</p><p>06:15 Bridging the Digital Divide</p><p>07:37 The Importance of Cybersecurity</p><p>08:10 Personal Growth Through Volunteering</p><p>09:29 Advice for Aspiring Volunteers</p><p>10:35 Future Aspirations for Tech For All Tennessee</p><p>11:05 Empowering Communities Through Technology Education</p><p>11:15 Transforming Barriers into Opportunities</p><p><br /><b>Resources &amp; Mentions:</b> ⁠<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tech4alltn.org/" target="_blank"><b>Tech 4 All Tennessee</b></a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.learnfree.org/" target="_blank"><b>Learn Free (Formerly GCF Global)</b></a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.techgoeshome.org/" target="_blank"><b>TechGoesHome</b></a></p><p><br /><b>Support Doing Good:</b></p><p><br />Website: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/" target="_blank"><b>Doing Good⁠</b></a><br />Social Media: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/doinggoodtv" target="_blank"><b>All Links⁠</b></a><br />Blog: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/DoingGoodBlog" target="_blank"><b>Featured Volunteers</b></a>⁠<br />Support the show: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://doinggood.tv/donate" target="_blank"><b>Donate Here⁠</b></a></p><p><br /><b>Credits:</b></p><p>Produced by Azilee Maetke<br />Music by Hartzmann<br />Edited by Jordan Rillera<br />Additional Editing by Jay Wilson</p>