About
What We Do
At Urban TEC, we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide and equipping underserved communities with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in today's technology-driven world. Through our dynamic programs and initiatives, we empower youth and young adults with essential skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
We Empower Schools
At Urban TEC, we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide and equipping underserved communities with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in today's technology-driven world. Through our dynamic programs and initiatives, we empower youth and young adults with essential skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
We Empower Communities
Through strategic community engagement, we deliver workshops, training programs, and mentorship opportunities designed to enhance digital literacy and workforce readiness. By fostering skills in technology and entrepreneurship, we empower individuals and families to navigate the digital landscape, secure meaningful employment, and contribute to long-term economic growth.
Our Pillars of Service
Digital Literacy
Urban TEC stands in the gap to close the digital literacy divide in urban schools and communities.
The Digital Divide
There is a legitimate concern that as technology continues to evolve and advance in our society, so will the gap of access, education, and career opportunities for students in urban schools and communities.
Student Preparedness
We equip students with essential knowledge, skills and abilities for academic success with the ability to pursue career pathways for success.
Through interactive technology workshops. real-world readiness, and soft skills development, we help build students' confidence and give them the tools to pursue employment opportunities.
Founder
Ina Montgomery
Ina P. Montgomery is the Founder, Executive Director, and "Edupreneur" of Urban TEC (Technology Empowered Communities), a nonprofit digital literacy and training organization whose mission is to close the digital literacy gap.
Montgomery founded Urban TEC in 2013 to help teach people in Kansas City's urban core vital tech skills, delivering tech training and technical certification to help Kansas Citians and bridge a racial divide in the city.
As executive director, she has helped grow the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion from a handful of nonprofit leaders meeting at the Kansas City Public Library into a coalition of more than 200 organizations sharing resources and working to bridge the digital divide.
She's a well-respected figure in the KC tech and education community — definitely someone worth knowing if you're involved in digital inclusion, STEAM education, or community tech work in the area!
Join us at Urban TEC and become part of a movement dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities in Kansas City. Together, we can create opportunities, foster digital equity, and build a brighter, more connected future for all.