Tech Hub in Holyoke to Drastically Cut Services Due to Funding Shortfall

SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT workforce development and training, was notified late last month that the Trump administration is clawing back funding for digital equity efforts nationally. As a result, digital literacy training, tech support, and device distribution services at its Tech Hub in Holyoke will be drastically reduced in August.

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) is the state-level funding entity for digital equity initiatives. In mid-May, MBI communicated that it is suspending the Launchpad grant program until further notice due to the funding rescission.

Beginning on Aug. 7, Tech Hub Holyoke, located at 206 Maple St., will offer limited workshops (schedule to be released soon), and community workshops in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties will be suspended until additional funding is secured. Tech Hub Springfield, located at 1350 Main St., will continue to offer classes, tech support, and device distribution to Springfield residents. More information, including reserving class participation and tech support services, can be found at techhubmass.net.