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 ====== Computer Technologies Program (CTP) Wiki ======
-The **Computer Technologies Program (CTP)** — "The Bridge to a Career" — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit vocational training program in Berkeley, California. Founded in **1974** in the birthplace of the disability rights movement, it describes itself as the world's first program of its kind, with **over one million hours** of services provided since 1974.
+The **Computer Technologies Program (CTP)**, "The Bridge to a Career," is a 501(c)(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.
-CTP provides training in information technologies, self-marketing strategies, and advocacy to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
+===== Action needed now =====
-===== Mission =====
+**West Oakland Community Fund application, due Thu Oct 8, 5pm PT**
+  * Scope-check email sent Oct 6. Still needed: partner letter of support (West Oakland Job Resource Center, back by Wed EOD) and internal inputs (org budget, board list, headcount, references). Full timeline: [[west-oakland-application|West Oakland application hub]].
-> "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."
+**October: bridge the funding gap**
+  * **Bridge appeal ($40k target):** draft ready, needs a send decision. Details: [[emergency-funding-plan|Emergency Funding Plan]].
+  * **NDEAM corporate sponsorships:** October push. Details: [[emergency-funding-plan|Emergency Funding Plan]].
+  * **CPUC Digital Divide Grant:** due Oct 30, needs a school-district partner.
+===== Recent work =====
-===== Quick Facts =====
+  * [[emergency-funding-plan|Emergency Funding Plan]]: ranked opportunities, deadlines, and what can land cash in 8 weeks (Oct 2026)
+  * [[board-initiative|Emergency Board Initiative]]: six workstreams (VA, RCEB, Workers Comp, Cities, Medical systems, Outreach) with owners
+  * [[digital-career-compass|Digital Career Compass]]: $100k proposal to serve 50 more Californians
+  * [[funding|Funding Priorities]]: five funding priorities, including the Ability Central blurb
-  * **Founded:** 1974
+===== About CTP =====
-  * **Founders:** Scott Luebking, Neil Jacobson, IBM, the California Department of Rehabilitation, and the Center for Independent Living
-  * **Address:** Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St Ste 240, Berkeley, CA 94703
-  * **Phone:** 510-849-2911
-  * **Email:** [email protected]
-  * **Website:** [[https://www.ctpberk.org|ctpberk.org]]
-===== Current Status (October 2026) =====
+> "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."
-CTP is under unprecedented funding threat as the California Department of Rehabilitation has waitlisted all applicants. A board-led [[board-initiative|Emergency Board Initiative]] is pursuing new funding and client sources.
-===== Explore This Wiki =====
-  * [[history|History]] — from 1974 to today
+  * [[mission|Mission]] · [[history|History]] · [[services|Services]] · [[impact|Impact]] · [[support|Support CTP]] · [[contact|Contact]] · [[changelog|Changelog]]
-  * [[services|Programs & Services]] — training programs and admissions
-  * [[mission|Mission, Partners & Approvals]] — approvals, partners, and industry connections
-  * [[impact|Impact & Stats]] — outcomes by the numbers
-  * [[support|How to Support]] — donate, volunteer, and spread the word
-  * [[contact|Contact]] — reach the CTP team
-  * [[board-initiative|Emergency Board Initiative]] — board response to the 2026 funding threat
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-//Last updated October 2026. See [[https://www.ctpberk.org|ctpberk.org]] for the official site.//
+*Last updated October 2026. See [[https://www.ctpberk.org|ctpberk.org]] for the official site.*

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