Delete The Divide

What Delete The Divide does

Delete The Divide is a digital equity initiative of the County of Los Angeles, administered through the County's Internal Services Department (ISD). Established on October 27, 2020, by unanimous motion of the LA County Board of Supervisors, the program addresses the digital divide across underserved communities in Los Angeles County, serving youth and young adults, seniors aged 65+, small businesses with fewer than 100 employees in low-internet-access areas, and lower-income households. All services are provided free of charge to eligible LA County residents, and the program employs approximately 22 staff supplemented by an intern network.

The organization's core offerings include LearnBasicTech (a proprietary online and in-person digital skills training platform), Digital Assistance (intern-deployed technology support at over 40 LA County library locations, 5 senior centers, and the Florence-Firestone Tech Center), the Small Business Connections program, Lifeline phone service enrollment, the upcoming Community Broadband Network for affordable high-speed internet, and a Membership Program. The Technology Professional Internship Program (TPI I and TPI II) operates as a California State-certified pre-apprenticeship that connects participants with registered IT apprenticeships nationwide. Notable technology integrations include Oracle Cloud Infrastructure used by interns on internal DPSS data projects, VR-based training experiences developed with Fifth Sun Pictures, IT certification curricula from Google, and AI-literacy programming.

Delete The Divide is funded through public-sector appropriations from the County of Los Angeles rather than commercial revenue, with no venture capital, private equity, or external investors disclosed. The program distributes subsidized or free laptops, offers free digital literacy training, and operates as a workforce development pipeline. Distribution occurs entirely through LA County facilities and partner organizations, with community-led outreach as the primary go-to-market approach. The program does not generate commercial revenue from its services.

Name

Delete The Divide

Legal name

Delete The Divide

Website

https://deletethedivide.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delete The Divide is a digital equity initiative of LA County's Internal Services Department providing free digital skills training, devices, and internet access to underserved Los Angeles County residents, including youth, seniors, and small businesses, through library and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Inclusion Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Inclusion & Public Tech Access Training (Device/Internet/Basic IT) (EDAAAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF)

Keywords

• Digital skills training
• Digital equity programs
• Community broadband access
• Technology workforce development
• Digital inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Delete The Divide is an initiative developed and administered by the Internal Services Department of the County of Los Angeles. The program is funded through public/government appropriations rather than commercial revenue generation. Services are provided free of charge to eligible LA County residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delete The Divide is a County of Los Angeles initiative that provides free digital skills training, free laptop distribution, affordable internet and phone service referrals, and a State-certified IT pre-apprenticeship internship program to underserved LA County residents, youth, and small businesses. Service delivery combines an online learning platform (LearnBasicTech), in-person Digital Assistants at 40+ county libraries and 5 senior centers, and a dedicated community tech center, with all programs provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Product overview

Delete The Divide is a digital equity initiative led by the County of Los Angeles that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs addressing the digital divide. The core offerings include LearnBasicTech (free digital skills training via online courses and in-person classes), Digital Assistance (in-person tech support at libraries), the Small Business Connections program, Lifeline phone discounts, and the upcoming Affordable Internet service. The organization also operates a Technology Professional Internship Program (TPI I and TPI II) that provides job training and connects participants with IT career pathways. The Florence-Firestone Tech Center serves as a dedicated physical hub for digital skills training. Membership provides free access to training courses, IT certificates, and job opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LearnBasicTech: A free digital skills training program offering online and in-person classes to help community members use technology better. Covers topics including computers, internet, apps, security, and more.
• Florence-Firestone Tech Center

Products and services

• LearnBasicTech Free digital skills training program offering online courses and in-person classes that teach technology concepts from beginner to advanced levels, covering basics of computers, internet, apps, and security. For LA County residents in underserved communities.
• Digital Assistance In-person technology assistance provided at over 40 LA County Library locations and 5 senior centers by Digital Assistants who help residents with digital and computer needs and share information about digital subsidy programs. For LA County residents in underserved communities.
• Small Business Connections Initiative helping independently owned small businesses (100 or fewer employees) in underserved LA County communities get online, optimize digital services, and grow through free seminars, training programs, podcasts, business assessments, networking opportunities, and support for online presence via websites, social media, and e-commerce.
• Lifeline Program connecting LA County residents to discounted phone services through the federal Lifeline program, providing accessible communication for eligible households.
• Affordable Internet (Community Broadband Network) New low-cost high-speed internet option under the Community Broadband Network initiative coming in 2026 to provide affordable connectivity for underserved LA County communities.
• Membership Program Free membership providing eligible LA County residents (age 16+, residing in underserved LA County communities) with access to technology training courses, professional IT certificates, and job opportunities in computer and information technology industries.
• Technology Professional Internship Program (TPI I and TPI II) Civil service internship program providing hands-on technical experience, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, mentorships, career development, free certificate-based training, and professional networking. State-certified pre-apprenticeship under California Labor Code § 3100 (DAS File #101042) connecting interns with registered IT apprenticeships nationwide.
• Florence-Firestone Tech Center Dedicated technology hub designed to advance digital equity by providing Florence-Firestone community residents with access to modern technology, resources, and free hands-on instruction in basic digital skills.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fifth Sun PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2026Partnership with Fifth Sun Pictures to host interactive professional development workshops featuring VR, AI tools, and wearable technology. On January 31, 2026, hosted workshop for YMCA leadership at Torrance High School showcasing immersive learning theory, hands-on VR activities, and AI demonstrations.
• Bridge LAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024Collaboration to distribute 100 free laptops to seniors participating in digital skills training program. Partnership focuses on bridging the digital divide for senior populations.
• UCLA Break Through Tech AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2024Collaboration with UCLA's Break Through Tech AI on the DTD Data Dashboard project using Oracle software. DTD interns collaborated on data analytics and application development projects.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 23 May 2024Partnership providing Oracle software for DTD Data Dashboard and Impact Tracker Application development. Interns presented AI and machine learning projects for DPSS and LA County Assessor's Office using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Analytics Cloud.
• Los Angeles County LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40 LA County Library locations serve as Digital Assistant stations. Libraries provide space for technology training, laptop borrowing programs (Tech2go), and community access points.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for IT certification programs including Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and other Google training programs available through the LearnBasicTech platform.
• Employ California (sponsored by Google)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted Women & AI event during Women's History Month at Google's Spruce Goose Complex, focusing on empowering women in tech leadership and AI literacy.
• KJLH RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for community events including Taste of Soul festival, LevelUp women-owned small business competition, and Women's Health Expo. KJLH provides radio advertising and event platform.
• Human-I-TminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing free self-paced computer and internet training available in both English and Spanish as a resource for LA County residents.
• EveryoneOnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit partner helping residents find low-cost internet and computers in their area, integrated as a resource link for LA County residents.
• LA County Department of Children and Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at community events such as Fatherhood Festival at Magic Johnson Park, providing resources to families in underserved communities.
• The Hidden Genius ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at NBA All Star Weekend TECH Slam-Expo and ongoing mentorship programs. DTD participated in Hidden Genius Project events as interviewer and tech partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA): NDIA is a national advocacy and membership organization advancing digital equity, which awarded Delete The Divide its 2025 Trailblazer recognition. It is a peer as a convening body in the digital inclusion ecosystem that Delete The Divide operates within.
• Digital Promise: Digital Promise is a national nonprofit working at the intersection of education and technology to close the digital divide. It is comparable in mission to Delete The Divide but operates at a broader policy and research level rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Human-I-T: Human-I-T is a national nonprofit that provides free digital literacy training and low-cost computers to underserved communities. It is explicitly listed as a content partner referenced from Delete The Divide's website, and serves the same end users with overlapping device + training programs.
• Per Scholas: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit providing tuition-free IT training and career pathways to adults from underserved communities. It is a direct comparator to Delete The Divide's Technology Professional Internship pre-apprenticeship program, with similar workforce-to-apprenticeship conversion outcomes.
• PCs for People: PCs for People is a national nonprofit that distributes refurbished computers and provides low-cost internet access to low-income households. It closely mirrors Delete The Divide's device and connectivity distribution programs at a national scale.
• Byte Back: Byte Back is a nonprofit providing free digital literacy and IT training to underserved adults in the Washington DC area. It directly competes in the digital skills training space that Delete The Divide's LearnBasicTech platform addresses.
• EveryoneOn: EveryoneOn is a national nonprofit that connects low-income households with affordable internet and computers. It is featured as a partner resource on Delete The Divide's site and addresses the same digital divide problem through device and connectivity subsidies.
• Compudopt: Compudopt is a nonprofit providing refurbished computers and digital literacy training to under-resourced communities, particularly students and families. It is comparable to Delete The Divide's laptop distribution and LearnBasicTech training offerings.
• NPower: NPower is a national nonprofit that provides free IT training and job placement for young adults and veterans from underserved communities. Like Delete The Divide, it combines digital skills training with certification pathways and employer connections in tech.

Emerging players

• Code for America: Code for America is a nonprofit that uses technology to improve government services for low-income Americans. It is comparable to Delete The Divide as a tech-for-equity organization operating within and alongside government, though focused on software rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DeleteTheDivide
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeleteTheDivide
• Instagraminstagram.com/deletethedivide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deletethedivide

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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