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Tech Education

Twin Cities resources to help improve tech skills.

Local Organizations

Each of these organizations either provides access to technology devices or repairs them. Most are free or low-cost. 

 

Fix-It Clinic of Hennepin County - Free clinic where volunteers demonstrate how to fix broken electronics or mobile devices.

  • Check the website for addresses and dates.
  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., with the last items accepted at 3:30 p.m.
  • (612) 348-9195

 

Fix-It Clinic of Ramsey County - Free clinic where volunteers demonstrate how to fix broken electronics or mobile devices. 

  • Check the website for addresses, times, and dates. 
  • (651) 266-1199 

 

Free Geek Twin Cities - Tech thrift store selling low-cost computers and other equipment for low-income customers. They accept donations as well. 

2537 25th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55406

  • Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (12:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays)
  • (612) 223-5967

 

Lifeline - An FCC program designed to make internet and phone services more affordable for low-income consumers. Enhanced benefits are available for consumers on tribal lands. Information is available in Spanish and several Asian languages. See the website for details.

  • (800) 234-9473
  • LifeLineSupport@usac.org

 

Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT) - Supplies free phone devices to Minnesota residents with hearing loss or speech/physical disabilities. These include but are not limited to captioned telephones, smartphones and tablets, Bluetooth streamers, voice amplifiers, and smart speakers. See the website for details.

444 Lafayette Rd. N. 

Saint Paul, MN, 55155

  • (800) 657-3663 for voice service 
  • (651) 964-1514 for videophone 
  • dhs.dhhsd@state.mn.us 

 

PCs for People - National nonprofit offering recycled/refurbished computers and internet devices at affordable costs to low-income individuals, families, and nonprofits. They also offer some tech support for items purchased from them. 

1481 Marshall Avenue 

Saint Paul, MN, 55104  

 

REPOWERED - Electronics recycling/refurbishing nonprofit that sells tech devices at a lower cost and also offers repair, upgrade, and customization services.

860 Vandalia St. 

Saint Paul, MN, 55114

  • Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • (763) 432-3117

 

Simon Technology Center (STC) - A division of PACER Center, STC works to make technology more accessible to kids and adults with disabilities. They do tech consultations, workshops, individualized training sessions, and have an assistive technology lending library. The website can be read in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.

PACER Center, Inc.
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN, 55437

  • (952) 838-9000

 

Xfinity Internet Essentials - This program allows eligible applicants to receive low-cost internet service at home. See the website for details.

  • See the website for location-specific addresses, hours of operation, and phone numbers.

Each of these organizations provides technology education classes. Most are free or low-cost.

 

Adult Options in Education - An adult education program offering classes in online computer learning in addition to ESL, math, citizenship, and GED/ABE prep. They also offer career pathways and counselors. 

1001 Highway 7

Hopkins, MN, 55305

  • Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • (952) 988-5343
  • adult.options@hopkinsschools.org 

 

COPAL - Grassroots organization serving Latinos in Minnesota. They offer free courses in basic computer skills, English, citizenship, and GED. Help is available in English and Spanish. They have locations in Minneapolis and Mankato.

3702 E. Lake St.

Minneapolis, MN, 55406

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • (612) 249-8736
  • info@copalmn.org

 

Harmony Adult Education - Adult education program with free training classes for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate. Registration may be required to attend. 

1961 County Rd. C East

Maplewood, MN, 55109

  • (651) 748-6202

 

Literacy Minnesota - Nonprofit offering free adult classes in computer skills at Open Door Learning Centers in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. 

700 Raymond Avenue, Suite 180

Saint Paul, MN, 55114-1780

  • (651) 645-2277
  • Email@literacymn.org

 

Lyndale Neighborhood Association - Community organization that offers free digital literacy classes. The website can be read in English, Spanish, Somali, and Arabic.

3537 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN, 55408

  • Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
  • (612) 824-9402
  • info@lyndale.org

 

Metro South Adult Basics Education - Adult education program hosting Computer Basics and Computers for Work classes. They also have programs for GED, ESL, and career advancement.

2575 West 88th St. 

Bloomington, MN, 55431

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • (952) 681-6170

 

Minnesota Tech for Success - Nonprofit providing courses in computer essentials. 

504 Malcolm Ave SE, Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN, 55414

 

Mounds View Adult Basic Education - This program offers free Essential Computer Skills Training. They also have Microsoft Office Specialist Workshops, IT Career Pathways, and CompTIA classes. 
2574 Mounds View Boulevard
Mounds View, MN, 55112

  • 651-621-6250
  • adulteducation@mvpschools.org 

 

Neighborhood House - Multi-service agency with classes in computer skills, English, citizenship, and GED prep. They also offer support for housing and food. The website can be read in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Amharic, Vietnamese, and Russian. 

179 Robie St. E 

Saint Paul, MN, 55107

  • Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • (651) 789-2500

 

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network - Community media and technology center with youth and adult programs and classes in podcasting, video production, and Adobe products. They provide the cameras and lighting/audio equipment.

550 Vandalia St. Suite 170 

Saint Paul, MN, 55114 

  • Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Business Office
  • Monday - Wednesday and Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Access Center
  • (651) 224-5153 
  • info@spnn.org