As part of its mission to provide job readiness training to its program participants, Riverside has created a Digital Literacy Clinic. The Clinic provides training on various digital platforms that can be used in both educational and employment settings. Riverside has also maintained its laptop lending library for students who don't have a device at home and want to continue developing their digital skills after class. This prepares students for various opportunities, virtual and otherwise.

As a Digital Literacy exercise, Level 5 students completed a project using Google Slides, incorporating audio files to create mini-documentaries based on childhood stories. These projects are supported by an instructor drawn from our talent pool of alums, who works with our ESOL teachers to provide instruction and tech support sessions. "This program creates a wonderful opportunity for an alum to return to Riverside and gain work experience while helping current students develop critical digital literacy skills," said Executive Director Berta Colón.