The Computer Technologies Program (CTP), “The Bridge to a Career,” is a 501©(3) nonprofit in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1974, it was the world's first program of its kind, with over one million hours of service since then. CTP provides IT training, career services, and advocacy to improve employment for people with disabilities. All classes are live and remote, taught by our own instructors over Zoom.

West Oakland Community Fund application, due Thu Oct 8, 5pm PT

• $100,000 ask. Signed PIC letter of support received Oct 7. Last open item: other funders status. Draft: West Oakland application draft.

Bridge appeal: $37k to close

• $42,574 raised of $80,000 goal (53%) as of Oct 7. Past-donor thank-you email sends Fri Oct 9, 7am PT. Details: Emergency Funding Plan.

NDEAM sponsorships, closing in October

• Tiers $2.5k to $25k. Carrie Moncrieffe is the contact. Supporter email sent Oct 7 to ~535 contacts.

CPUC Digital Divide Grant, due Oct 30

• Needs a school-district partner. Not started. See Fundraising Roadmap.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, due Nov 1

• Build from Ability Central materials. See Fundraising Roadmap.

Giving Tuesday campaign and graduation event, Dec 1

• Virtual graduation ceremony 5pm PT on Giving Tuesday. Campaign plan: Giving Tuesday 2026 Campaign.

• Emergency Funding Plan: ranked opportunities, deadlines, and what can land cash in 8 weeks (Oct 2026)
• Emergency Board Initiative: six workstreams (VA, RCEB, Workers Comp, Cities, Medical systems, Outreach) with owners
• Digital Career Compass: $100k proposal to serve 50 more Californians
• Funding Priorities: five funding priorities, including the Ability Central blurb

“The Computer Technologies Program's mission is to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities by providing training in information technologies, self-marketing strategies and advocacy in partnership with the business and workforce development communities.”

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*Last updated October 2026. See ctpberk.org for the official site.*