About CORE

Computer CORE (Community Outreach and Education) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Since 1999, Computer CORE’s mission has been to prepare underserved adults to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.

CORE Students

5,000

Adult students since 1999

550

Computers distributed at no cost since March 2020 (1,550 since 1999)

300+

Students every semester

99%

Students from low-income households

600+

Students per year

95%

Students of color

99

Countries of origin

70%

Women

Student Results

CORE graduates are proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and keyboarding skills. They learn how to build their resume, write effective cover letters, and have completed professional development classes.

300+

Students enrolled per term

25

Classes

20

Average class size on Zoom

No fees

No student fees for virtual classes since March 2020

$1,250

Course value

+$12,000

Average annual wage increase for students (pre-COVID data)

Operations

Every year, CORE operates on a lean budget driven by donations and competitive grants. Results are achieved by a small team of full-time staff, interns, and a large group of dedicated volunteers.

5

Full-time staff

100

Volunteers every year

300+

Students per semester (currently all online)

About CORE

Computer CORE (Community Outreach and Education) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Since 1999, Computer CORE’s mission has been to prepare underserved adults to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.

CORE Students

5,000

550

300+

99%

600+

95%

99

70%

Student Results

CORE graduates are proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and keyboarding skills. They learn how to build their resume, write effective cover letters, and have completed professional development classes.

300+

25

20

No fees

$1,250

+$12,000

Operations

Every year, CORE operates on a lean budget driven by donations and competitive grants. Results are achieved by a small team of full-time staff, interns, and a large group of dedicated volunteers.

5

100

300+

Meet the people who make CORE happen: