'Fix-It Tech' events are free community technology education events providing computer hardware repair, education and tech support in Minneapolis, St.
Paul, and other Twin Cities areas. What IS Fix-IT Tech? Have a Computer Question or Issue?
-If your computer or laptop is slow, not working, or seems to have a virus, bring it in to our monthly event for free tech support!
-Our volunteers will teach valuable repair skills, answer questions, and give technical advice about your device.
-First come, first served. Labor is FREE. Volunteers can offer
advice on purchasing parts online or at local repair stores
What to Bring:
-Bring your laptop, and/or desktop tower and power cord.
-Volunteers will help with smartphones and tablets based on capacity. Free Workshops and Resources:
-Short sessions will cover basic computer maintenance and Internet safety. Pick up resources, learn about technology education programs and careers. GOALS/
Community education: offering hands-on technical experience that helps residents get their items fixed; provides a place to get tech questions answered and get tips on how to maintain and protect personal devices;
IT workforce development: IT students gain experience in tech support alongside IT professionals and connect with residents concerning their technology needs;
Raise awareness of technology programs: the event provides a venue to promote free digital literacy training resources, low cost computer and Internet options, local IT education programs, and IT careers. PARTNERS/
-TAKODA Institute - a Division of the American Indian OIC
-Little Earth of United Tribes
-IT Ready - Creating IT Futures Foundation
-University of Minnesota Business & Community Economic Development
-Pillsbury United Communities - Waite House, Oak Park
-Community Technology Empowerment Project - The "CTEP" AmeriCorps Program at St. Paul Neighborhood Network
-Osiris Organization
-Minneapolis Community and Technical College
-PCs for People
-EMERGE Community Development
-Minnesota Computers for Schools
-RESOURCE - Minnesota Resource Center
-Hennepin County Library
-East Side Neighborhood Services
-Twin Cities R!SE
DATA/
As of our May 2016 event at Takoda Institute:
-15 public events
-533 customers served
-620 devices brought for repair
-335 involved tech students, instructors and volunteers
-That’s a total of 868 people engaged to build technology skills in Minneapolis. Fix-It Tech is based on Hennepin County's Fix-It Clinics for household items
