Sean Mitchell helping a community resident with setting up a desktop computer.

Digital Access Center

Temple University's Digital Access Center’s is a workforce development center for the North Philadelphia community. The Digital Access Center provides our community members with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s digital world. Through our partners at Temple University Information Technology Services (ITS), Dell, Comcast, the City of Philadelphia, and many more, we are able to provide the following resources:

  • On-site career coaching
  • An open computer lab 
  • Digital literacy training 
  • Affordable internet options
  • Home computer solutions
  • Technical support call line 

The Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships is working with the Digital Access Center on the "Advancing Basic Computer Skills for Career Seekers" initiative.  The program leverages, connects and expands Temple’s workforce development and digital literacy training programs offered through Temple University’s Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships, Digital Access Center, and Charles Library. The initiative's goal is to enhance jobseekers’ digital literacy skills for securing and retaining employment in careers offering family-sustaining wages.   See flyer for more details about upcoming training dates.

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More Information

Target Audience

North Philadelphia residents

Eligibility Requirements
  • Resident of Philadelphia
  • 18 years or older
  • Interested in building digital literacy skills
  • In need of technology resources (e.g. desktop computer, internet access)
Application Process

Let us know which of our resources you are interested in.  Contact us through the following ways:

Email:   techforphilly@temple.edu

Call:      215-204 7445

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday:   9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location of Services

The Digital Access Center is located in the following facility:

OWL Hub (located in the former Norris Homes Community Center)

1915 North 11th Street (northeast corner of 11th and Berks)

Philadelphia, PA  19122

Contact Information

Email:   techforphilly@temple.edu

Contact Person:   Sean Mitchell, Technical Support Specialist, Temple University

Technical Support Call Line / General Program Questions:  (215) 204-7445