City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation & Performance

🚀 Startups don't miss our pre-bid meeting on September 5th! Learn about the #PGHLab 10.0 Cohort, get the inside scoop on the process, and get the chance to ask the City of Pittsburgh your questions! #Innovation #statups Register and submit your application on OpenGov: https://lnkd.in/djMNTXvN

Proud of our very own Chris Belasco and the work he is accomplishing the City of Pittsburgh. Congratulations on your finalist slot!

Do you want to help improve the ease of navigation of city website services? Share your thoughts on how we can improve service by following the link below! https://lnkd.in/ej3r9gRk

The City is preparing to completely redesign our public website, and we want to hear from you! How can we improve the existing City of Pittsburgh website? How can we make it easier to help you find the information you need? Take this survey by Friday the 9th and share your vision with us! https://lnkd.in/eAUD2fWz

I am hiring! If you would like to be City Channel Pittsburgh's next Editor/Videographer, please watch the video for a QR code or go to the website below and apply. Please let me know if you have any questions. https://lnkd.in/eV9EeCdD

Brian Lee on the Service Desk team won the HDI Best Service and Support Analyst of the Year for the Local Level! Brian was up against peers in Giant Eagle, Penn State, Pitt, UPMC, and more. Brian has been serving City employees for over 20 years and we couldn't be more thrilled about his recognition and wish him luck as he competes next in regionals and hopefully after on to nationals! We also want to give a shout-out to Neil Connor who was nominated and to Fredericka Greenwood for representing the City of Pittsburgh at the event. Great job Team!!

City of Pittsburgh Named One of Nation’s Digital Inclusion Trailblazers The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of Pittsburgh as a 2023 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city’s efforts to close the digital divide. As the pandemic demonstrated, digital inclusion – access to affordable high-speed internet, devices, and digital skills training – is essential to participating and thriving in today’s world. Recognizing the ongoing needs of the community, Pittsburgh didn’t stop digital inclusion efforts at the end of the quarantine. “We realize how important it is to close the digital divide that excludes older residents, minorities, disabled individuals as well as those in various under-served communities. That’s why we’re working towards closing the digital gap by 2030 as indicated in the strategic plan released on December 6th, by the Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition Community,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. This year, the City of Pittsburgh, joins a record number of Digital Inclusion Trailblazers, with 47 total awardees representing municipal, county, and regional governments paving the way for digitally inclusive communities across the US. “Nonprofits, libraries, churches, and other community organizations can’t reach digital equity on their own. For everyone to thrive in today’s digital world, we need all hands-on deck,” said Angela Siefer, NDIA executive director. “NDIA’s Digital Inclusion Trailblazers exemplify the key role local governments have in building connected communities for all of their residents.” Trailblazers provide models for other local governments to aspire to as communities build digital inclusion ecosystems. Pittsburgh achieved Trailblazer status by prioritizing digital inclusion for residents of their communities through: ● Making Accessible and Affordable Broadband a priority ● Ensure all residents have access to Digital Skills Training ● Resident are able to receive low-cost computing devices and technical support NDIA revised the seven-year-old Trailblazer program this year, identifying seven categories of current best practices. Each applicant’s materials are verified for accuracy, assessed for community impact, and posted in an interactive map and searchable database on NDIA’s website. By sharing materials with open-sourcing, NDIA provides community advocates and local governments ways to continue learning, connect with trailblazing peers, and plan their own digital inclusion solutions. #digitization #digitalliteracy #government About National Digital Inclusion Alliance: NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Working collaboratively with more than 1,500 digital inclusion practitioners, NDIA advocates for equitable broadband access, tech devices, digital skills training, and tech support. For more information, visit digitalinclusion.org.