Computers For Schools

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The proliferation of computer technology into mainstream society over the past ten years has created a societal imperative to redirect prematurely retired computers properly and to help teach our children how to utilize technology. The Computers For Schools Program is committed to realizing these imperatives by creating and maintaining extraordinary partnerships to assist schools in attaining the technology they need; expanding and improving education for our entire nation.

A vital part of CFSP is the association of refurbishers, Computers For Schools Association (CFSA). CFSA is a professional association of organizations involved in the management of refreshed (functional systems replaced by up-to-date equipment) computers and their placement into our nation's schools and educational institutions.

What We Do

1. Act as a liaison between computer refurbishers and schools.
2. Create national media exposure focused on bridging the digital divide.
3. Lobby legislative leaders at the national level for better technology resources in our schools.
4. Provide information for affiliates to lobby State and Local government.
5. Educate and train refurbishers committed to doing superior work rebuilding computers.
6. Assist businesses in establishing ongoing donation programs.
7. Facilitate the donation of equipment that could be utilized by schools.
8. Provide equipment to train students in vocational computer repair.
9. Upgrade the average quality of computers in schools.
10. Help schools reduce the fiscal burden of acquiring computer hardware.
11. Support the needs of employers by increasing the technology aptitude of the future workforce.
12. Assist in the development of new refurbishing programs for interested parties.
13. Increase active participation in the technology revolution.