INSPIRE PROGRAM:   Oakland Digital’s Inspire Program is a workforce development curriculum that encourages interest in graphic design and information technologies through creative expression. The program seeks to incubate overlooked young talent and enable tomorrow’s leaders by giving them tools and strategies to overcome economic barriers to personal achievement and success. “Budget cuts to education is impacting the opportunity and needed resources...

DIGITAL EQUITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:   Digital Equity is Oakland Digital’s small business development program that educates business owners with tech-specific marketing tools with the aim of increasing their income and assets. The ultimate goal of Digital Equity is to provide low-income small business owners with a new set of resources to tackle its socio-economic problems on the digital front, potentially serving as a prototype for other metropolitan...

FOR LEADERS: INSPIRATION AWARDS   INSPIRATION AWARDS presented by Oakland Digital (ODALC) Meaning & Significance Oakland Digital (ODALC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public benefit organization which aims to educate, inspire, and empower underserved diverse communities to participate in the digital economy. As a neutral educational platform, Oakland Digital strives to combine commercial activity and technological advancements with civic...

  2012 Social Media for Small Business: educational symposium led by Google for Entrepreneurs, Yelp, Constant Contact, Jimdo, GoPago, WireDoo, and Wix.com.   City Hall Symposium for Small Business: Oakland Digital (ODALC) holds an annual symposium at Oakland City Hall aimed at empowering economically disadvantaged small businesses and Oakland entrepreneurs. The event, co-sponsored by the City of Oakland and the Mayor’s office, provides them with...

  ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY: Oakland Digital (ODALC) educates, inspires, and empowers underserved communities to participate and succeed in the digital economy. We are a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, public benefit organization with two goals.   1) Professional development for design students. Give students (predominantly ages 18-34) the motivation and career-related tools they need to find appropriate employment. 2)...

INSPIRE by supporting our community and Oakland Digital! As seen in the video, “Oakland Digital” performed by Malki Means King, the premium quality t-shirt is 100% cotton and hand painted in Oakland, CA. Yours with a $32 donation that directly empowers the local community. All contributions are tax-exempted to the extent allowed by the law. Represent your love and wear the motto proudly!   Inspire T-Shirt, Black Inspire Tee Men &...

  OAKLAND DIGITAL (ODALC) TESTIMONIALS: In Their Own Words - Testimonials from Volunteers, Supporters, Partners and Beneficiaries:    Oakland Digital (ODALC) represents many positive elements in the local community as well for me personally. I see ODALC as a very active agent of social change and opportunity for undeserved groups and individuals in the community. Through the years, I have witnessed the growth and evolution of ODALC and have felt...

Since 2009, Oakland Digital (ODALC) has empowered the lives of nearly 1,750 underserved Oakland, CA, and East Bay citizens. As a grassroots, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit, Oakland Digital is seeking funding to support expansion and program endeavors.   An Investment for a more Prosperous Community. EDUCATE working-age young people and underserved small business owners to utilize the digital resources they need to compete in today’s economy. Your...