Sign The Pledge with CompTIA

Digital Equity: A Civil Right

The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is a call for leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to join Digitunity,  CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, and our national collective of 1,500 frontline, community-level organizations in the effort to close the digital divide. By aligning the passion and dedication of digital inclusion organizations with the support and collective voice of leaders of influence, we can elevate this issue and create a lasting impact.

 

CompTIA’s partnership in the Corporate Pledge comes on the eve of the association’s ChannelCon 2022 Live event, the technology industry’s premier annual conference for vendor-neutral collaboration, learning, and partnership. The event, held from Aug. 2-4 in Chicago at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, features sessions with leading IT industry CEOs, entrepreneurs, and consultants.

"Strong digital skills are essential for career success. Unfortunately, too many people still do not have access to the resources that can help them develop these skills. We fully support the mission of Digitunity and commit to doing all we can to narrow the digital divide."
- Charles Eaton, Chief of Staff, CompTIA

Founded in 1982, CompTIA is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem, the estimated $75 million industry, and the tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. The nonprofit trade association provides education, training and professional certification that promote the growth of the information technology (IT) industry.

Each organization that signs onto the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide commits to:

Contribute

Make a meaningful contribution to support digital equity, such as a donation of new or end-of-cycle computers to charitable organizations, or a financial contribution to advance this critical work.

Engage

Engage employees,  stakeholders, and constituents in the work of digital inclusion.

Share

Introduce other leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to The Pledge.

Benefits of Signing The Pledge

Each organization that commits to the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide will be recognized on the Corporate Pledge website at Digitunity.org. Each organization will be included in a quarterly press release announcing the new pledged entities who join the list of existing organizations. Social media and other ongoing public relations campaigns will be engaged to promote overall participation, engagement, and outcomes.

We are thrilled that so many leading organizations across business, government, philanthropy, and community are joining us on this journey. We look forward to welcoming additional leadership in the coming months. Join CompTIA, other leading organizations, Digitunity and the Digital Opportunity Network to ensure all people have equitable access to digital tools and skills.

I pledge to take action to support digital equity.

Sign The Pledge

The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is an important step toward creating an inclusive future that sustains job growth and ensures underrepresented groups have access to the technology needed to thrive in today and tomorrow’s digitally-connected society.

Please fill out the following form completely.

By submitting this form, the following organization pledges to take action to support digital equity by:

  • Advocating for the needs of those most affected by the technology gap.
  • Donating resources, funds, used technology, and time in support of populations in need.

You will receive a copy of the pledge document via email upon submittal.

Get The Pledge

Alternatively, you can download the pledge and return it to us via mail or email by clicking the button below. 

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Enter your information below to receive The Pledge via email or immediately download a PDF copy for signature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Digitunity, CompTIA, and the pledge process.
What is the Pledge?

The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide is a call for leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to join Digitunity, CompTIA, and our national collective of nearly 1,500 frontline, community-level organizations in the effort to close the digital divide.

What is my organization committing to?

Each business leader who signs the Pledge commits their organization to:

  • Contribute – Make a meaningful contribution to support digital equity, such as a donation of new or end-of-cycle computers to charitable organizations, or a financial contribution to advance this critical work.
  • Engage – Engage employees,  stakeholders, and constituents in the work of digital inclusion.
  • Share – Introduce other leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community to The Pledge.
What are the benefits of pledging?

Each leader who commits to the Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide will be:

  • Recognized by name and organization on The Corporate Pledge website. 
  • Included in a quarterly press release announcing the new organizations who join.
  • Featured in promotional and media campaigns to promote overall participation and adoption.
  • Provided ongoing opportunities for active participation and engagement to bolster desired outcomes.
  • Given access to a variety of tools, resources, research, and thought-leadership opportunities.
Who is Digitunity?

Digitunity works to ensure all barriers that limit equitable opportunity to participate in our digitally connected society are removed. Digitunity, and its predecessor organization, has worked in the digital inclusion space since the 1980s, connecting donors of technology with organizations serving marginalized individuals in need. Hundreds of thousands of people have benefitted since the effort’s inception. Today, we lead a national strategy to eliminate the technology gap at scale.

Who is CompTIA?

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, CompTIA is a nonprofit trade association that provides professional certifications for the information technology industry. Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth, the development of a highly skilled workforce, and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens, and opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org.

How can I support pledge efforts in my organization?

There are many ways to support pledge efforts in your organization. A few examples include:

  • Technology product donations
  • Financial support to advance this critical work
  • Volunteer mobilization of employees, customers, and stakeholders
  • Grants and awards programs that support digital equity and sustainability
  • Raising public awareness 
  • Introducing other leaders in your community to The Pledge.

 

We strive for national systems change and advocate for the rights of all people to have equitable access to decent, affordable computers, digital literacy, and the support they need to thrive in our digitally-connected world.

Is there a fee to participate?

No. However, we encourage you to make a donation to Digitunity to further support our efforts.

Will my organization’s name be made public?

Yes, you will be recognized by name and organization on The Corporate Pledge website, a quarterly press release announcing the new organizations who join, and in awareness building campaigns.

What organizations are eligible to sign the pledge?

The pledge is open to corporate leaders in business, government, education, philanthropy, and community.

We’ve signed other pledges. Can we sign this one?

Yes.

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