Where You Live Should Not Limit What You Learn
We provide rural communities with digital literacy training, technology access, and career development programs that give individuals the skills to compete, the tools to connect, and the support to succeed.
The ASSIST Project was built on a simple belief: everyone deserves a teammate. We provide rural communities with digital literacy training, technology access, and career development programs that give individuals the skills to compete, the tools to connect, and the support to succeed.
Founded by a 16-year professional basketball veteran who competed across 7 countries and won a 2015 Euroleague Championship with Real Madrid, The ASSIST Project carries the same discipline and commitment to making others better that defined a professional career.
"We are not just closing a skills gap. We are opening doors that geography and circumstance kept shut."
The ASSIST Project
An immersive curriculum held every other weekend over 6 weeks. Designed for working adults aged 18 to 30 who cannot take consecutive days off. Each weekend runs Saturday and Sunday, 4 to 6 hours per day.
Devices, internet navigation, email, and core digital communication tools. Building from the ground up.
Hands-on training with software used in real workplaces. Docs, spreadsheets, video calls, and collaboration platforms.
Introduction to IT careers, customer service roles, and pathways available in the digital economy.
Guest sessions with IT companies and employers. Real conversations about real opportunities and what they look for in candidates.
Building a digital resume, practicing interviews, and presenting yourself professionally in the workforce.
Program completion, certification, internship matching, and direct connections to employer partners.
Geography should never determine destiny. Our primary focus is individuals aged 18 to 30 in rural Georgia communities who lack access to digital tools, technology training, and career development resources needed to compete in a digital world.
The ASSIST Project is a registered nonprofit corporation in the state of Georgia. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. We are committed to financial transparency and responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to our mission.
Our funding comes from USDA grants, FCC digital equity programs, corporate IT partnerships, and tax-deductible community donations.
This short self-assessment helps us understand your current comfort level with technology so we can place you in the right starting point within the program. There are no right or wrong answers. Be honest — this is about where you are today, not where you want to be.
Thank you for applying to The ASSIST Project. We will review your assessment and follow up at the email address you provided within 3 to 5 business days. We look forward to working with you.
Every dollar invested in The ASSIST Project goes directly into communities that need it most. Partner with us, fund a program, or connect us with resources to reach more people.