====== 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.

CTP provides training in information technologies, self-marketing strategies, and advocacy to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

===== Mission =====

> "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."

===== Quick Facts =====

  * **Founded:** 1974
  * **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:** info@ctpberk.org
  * **Website:** [[https://www.ctpberk.org|ctpberk.org]]

===== Current Status (October 2026) =====

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
  * [[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
  * [[changelog|Wiki Change Log]] — what's new on this wiki

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//Last updated October 2026. See [[https://www.ctpberk.org|ctpberk.org]] for the official site.//