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

• 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: Emergency Funding Plan.

October: bridge the funding gap

• Bridge appeal ($40k target): draft ready, needs a send decision. Details: Emergency Funding Plan.
• NDEAM corporate sponsorships: October push. Details: Emergency Funding Plan.
• CPUC Digital Divide Grant: due Oct 30, needs a school-district partner.

• 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.*