Connecting GenerationsThrough Technology.

Generation Connect brings teens and seasoned adults together through technology, helping older adults build digital confidence and meaningful human connections while youth develop leadership, communication, and work-readiness skills. The result is a meaningful exchange of skills, knowledge, experiences, and life perspectives across generations.

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Sponsored programs available
Safety screening built in
50+ partner organizations

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Organizations

Bring Generation Connect to your school, city, senior-serving organization, or community through intergenerational programs and technology support.

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Tech Navigators

Build leadership, communication, and work-readiness skills while helping Seasoned Adults gain confidence with technology and creating connections across generations.

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Seasoned Adults

Build your confidence with technology through guided programs or get patient, one-to-one help with a device, app, or specific technology question.

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A growing partner network

Trusted by cities, school districts, national brands, and community organizations

Generation Connect in Action

Where certified Tech Navigators meet real technology needs.

Generation Connect brings the whole experience together: Tech Navigators prepare, Seasoned Adults choose the kind of help they need, and everyone meets in a live, supported space.

Meet live with structure

Tech Navigators and Seasoned Adults can meet one-to-one or in guided groups with lessons and support built in.

Show the exact problem

Share your computer or phone screen so your Tech Navigator can see exactly what you see and guide you from there.

Keep learning between sessions

Shared resources and session history make it easier to practice, return, and keep building confidence.

The current light Tech Navigator session interface, shown with participant photos framed like webcam feeds.

Meet liveVideo, chat, lessons, and small-group rooms

Meet in a group or one-to-oneJoin people learning alongside you in a program, or meet privately for focused help.

Designed for trust

Connect with confidence.Support is always within reach.

Every Generation Connect experience puts safety, trust, and support first. Screening, training, facilitation, and other safeguards help create a respectful environment for learning, sharing, and connecting across generations.

Support is built in

Thoughtful safeguards at every step.

From joining the community to participating in live sessions, Generation Connect puts safeguards in place to support a trusted experience.

Screened Facilitated Supported

Participant screening

Every applicant is screened before being accepted into the community.

Background checks

Every participant age 18 or older completes a criminal background check.

Trusted referrals

Many participants join through GC partner schools, workforce programs, and community organizations.

Help when you need it

Built-in tools make it easy to request assistance during a live session.

Facilitated sessions

Generation Connect facilitators are present during every guided program session to provide support and help keep the experience on track.

Recorded sessions

One-to-one GC Tech Support sessions are recorded to provide an additional layer of safety and accountability.

Participant outcomes

The experience makes a lasting difference.

Seasoned Adults gain confidence and connection. Tech Navigators gain the human and professional skills that come from being trusted by someone else.

96%say Generation Connect adds positive value to their lives

94%say they would sign up for another Generation Connect program

FOR SEASONED ADULTS

Two ways to get technology help.

Join a guided program to learn and connect with others, or book one-to-one support when you have a specific technology question. Choose one or use both.

Seasoned Adults taking part in a live Generation Connect technology session.

Guided programs

Learn, connect, and build confidence together.

Meet twice a week over the course of a month with the same Seasoned Adults, trained Tech Navigators, and a Generation Connect facilitator. Each of the seven live sessions combines technology, conversation, activities, and intergenerational connection.

7 live, facilitated sessions
Meet twice a week for one month
Technology, activities, and connection

Learn more about guided programs

A Seasoned Adult using a laptop at home.

GC Tech Support

Get one-to-one help with a specific technology question.

Book a private live appointment with a certified Tech Navigator for help with your device, app, or technology question. Your Tech Navigator will guide you through it step by step.

Matched by topic certification
Patient, step-by-step guidance
Optional screen sharing

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In their words

What the Generation Connect community is saying.

Reflections on confidence, patience, opportunity, and the relationships that grow when generations learn together.

GC Tech Support

Patient help, shared in their own words.

Seasoned Adults and Tech Navigators describe what patient, one-to-one technology support feels like across the Generation Connect community.

Across generations

Learning and connection, seen from both sides.

Participants at AIFI 2025 reflect on the confidence, patience, and relationships that grow when generations learn together.

More community voices

“I joined Generation Connect in my sophomore year of high school, where I connected with seasoned adults and learned many soft skills, like interviewing, along the way.”

ConnorTeen

“The teens are all so kind and patient. They won't quit until I get it right. They're a joy!”

RonSeasoned Adult

“I love hearing about life back in the day. The seasoned adults have so much to share and it helps me with school and my parents, and even making decisions about college.”

NicholasTeen

“I was a little scared at first to sign up for the program, not knowing what to expect, but everything was so well organized and everyone was so welcoming. I learned a lot.”

SabrinaSeasoned Adult

“Generation Connect is a Godsend, especially for lonely Seniors. It's therapy minus the couch!”

LaverneSeasoned Adult

“I look forward to coming to this class. I am learning something every week. It is a greatly needed class.”

PatriciaSeasoned Adult

“I can definitely say my confidence increased in the program. Being able to help seasoned adults with their phones and computers made my day.”

TinaTeen

“I've been with the program since the pilot. I love it! And, I've learned so much about technology. The teens are absolutely amazing!”

ThreethaSeasoned Adult

“I joined Generation Connect in my sophomore year of high school, where I connected with seasoned adults and learned many soft skills, like interviewing, along the way.”

ConnorTeen

“The teens are all so kind and patient. They won't quit until I get it right. They're a joy!”

RonSeasoned Adult

“I love hearing about life back in the day. The seasoned adults have so much to share and it helps me with school and my parents, and even making decisions about college.”

NicholasTeen

“I was a little scared at first to sign up for the program, not knowing what to expect, but everything was so well organized and everyone was so welcoming. I learned a lot.”

SabrinaSeasoned Adult

“Generation Connect is a Godsend, especially for lonely Seniors. It's therapy minus the couch!”

LaverneSeasoned Adult

“I look forward to coming to this class. I am learning something every week. It is a greatly needed class.”

PatriciaSeasoned Adult

“I can definitely say my confidence increased in the program. Being able to help seasoned adults with their phones and computers made my day.”

TinaTeen

“I've been with the program since the pilot. I love it! And, I've learned so much about technology. The teens are absolutely amazing!”

ThreethaSeasoned Adult

Recognition & Awards

Organizations that have awarded, recognized, and acknowledged Generation Connect

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