Volunteer as a Mentor
Share your knowledge in technology, leadership, or life skills. Even one hour can inspire a student.- Send Us Email support@ctrlshift.org
Become a Sponsor
Give young minds a chance to thrive. Your corporate support fuels access to technology, mentorship, and brighter futures for underrepresented youth.
Donate
Our gift provides underprivileged students with access to technology, instructors, and
learning resources that open doors to opportunity.
learning resources that open doors to opportunity.
Volunteer & Mentor
Discover ways to support Ctrl Shift, from mentoring youth to becoming an instructor and sharing your skills in technology, leadership, or life readiness.
Partner With Us
Schools, nonprofits, and local businesses or organizations — collaborate with CTRL SHIFT to expand opportunities for Chicago youth in the digital future.
We are Ctrl Shift
At Ctrl Shift, we bridge the digital divide by bringing technology education to underserved youth in Chicago. Our programs provide hands-on learning — from Microsoft Office to coding and AI, we provide hands-on programs that give students the tools and confidence they need for advanced education and lifelong learning in an increasingly digital world.
Mission & Goal
Our goal is to reach thousands of students across Chicago with accessible, engaging programming that doesn’t just teach — it transforms. We aim to:
Bridge the Digital Divide
We bring technoloy to underserved youth in Chicago, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed in a digital world. shortened.
Build Leadership Skills
Beyond technology, we help students develop confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to prepare for higher education and life.
Learn Future Tech Skills
From Microsoft Office to coding to AI, our programs give students a foundation to thrive in college and adapt to tomorrow’s innovations.
Grow by Community Partnerships
We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, & organizations to expand opportunities & build a stronger support network for Chicago youth.
Sponsor a Student
Your support helps cover laptops, software, and program costs so every student has the tools to succeed.Partner with Ctrl Shift
Schools, nonprofits, and businesses can collaborate with us to expand opportunities for Chicago youth.Donate Today
Every contribution fuels access to technology education, mentorship, and brighter futures for students.
Why Ctrl Shift
The Digital Divide
Too many students in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods are left behind when it comes to technology education. While well-funded suburban schools offer advanced computer science courses and modern resources, inner-city students often face outdated equipment, limited access, and little exposure to mentorship in tech.
Ctrl Shift was created to close that gap. By teaching digital literacy, leadership, and emerging tech skills, we help students build the confidence and preparation they need for higher education and lifelong learning in the digital future.
Ctrl Shift was created to close that gap. By teaching digital literacy, leadership, and emerging tech skills, we help students build the confidence and preparation they need for higher education and lifelong learning in the digital future.