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

4,500

Graduates since 1999

350

Computers distributed since March 2020

400+

Students every semester

99%

Students from low-income households

600+

Students per year

95%

Students of color

97

Countries of origin

70%

Women

Student Results

CORE graduates are proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, keyboarding skills, have learned how to build their resume, write effective cover letters, and have completed practice interviews.

400+

Students enrolled per term starting 2020

18

Cohorts meeting online

20

Average class size on Zoom

No fees

No student fees for virtual classes starting March 2020

$2500

Course value

+$12,000

Average annual wage increase for graduates

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 and a large group of dedicated volunteers.

3.5

Full-time staff

100

Volunteers every year

400+

Students per semester (currently all online)