Empowering Our Community Through Digital Skills: THE DSEW TECHNOLOGY HUB
The DSEW Technology HUB is committed to empowering communities through comprehensive workforce development and cutting-edge technology training. Our mission is to eliminate historical inequities in marginalized communities and communities underserved by providing in-demand skills and fostering economic advancement.
Serving Counties:
Fayette
Hardeman
Haywood
Shelby
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
What We Do
The Digital Skills, Education, and Workforce Development Technology HUB (DSEW) program, funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), will provide digital, skills, education, and workforce development, including broadband infrastructure workforce development and higher education/adult educational entities.
South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation works to ensure people can work to erase historical inequities in the three counties we serve Hardeman, Haywood and Shelby Counties in West Tennessee.
Students in our program divide their time between classroom learning in entry level technology classes and workforce development skill training and development.
The digital skills and education program will invest in evidence-based initiatives that are focused on improving introductory-level and advanced digital skills.
SMRCDC is poised to train more than 175 participants with industry relevant credential that are transferable and in demand to begin to change lives and communities with this initiative from the State of Tennessee.
Our Impact
We aim to enroll 30–45 participants per cohort, with an 89% graduation rate and a 75% job placement rate in technology industry clusters in the Delta Region Authority Nine-State Region.
Our Goals
The goal of this program is to support skilling programs and access to advanced digital tools so that individuals can develop the technical proficiency required to navigate complex digital environments, participate in the digital economy, and drive innovation.
Schedule and Locations
Monday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
A Monday–Friday program for participants across our three-county region, with training held in Memphis (SoulsvilleUSA community) and Hardeman County.
Our Training Programs
Workforce Development and Upskilling
We offer a 6–9-month training curriculum designed to prepare participants for certifications and career opportunities in technology and cybersecurity. Our programs align with the NICE Framework, ensuring participants receive relevant and market-driven training.
Wraparound Services
To support our trainees, we provide essential services such as healthcare access, childcare, and counseling to address common barriers to sustained employment. Our goal is to ensure participants are well-equipped to achieve success.
Customized Learning Paths
Our training incorporates adaptive learning strategies, allowing participants to tailor their education based on individual needs and progress. We offer leadership development opportunities and coordination for extended education.
Ready to Get Started?
Applications are Open
Be part of this cohort and gain valuable experience and opportunities.
Connect with a community of driven participants and learn from experienced mentors.
Help us serve you better
We are gathering demographic information to better understand the demographics of the end users of the grant funds.
Funding for this program is provided by the Tennessee Department of Economic Development (TNCED) – Digital Skill & Education Workforce.