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The Digital Ambassador program, spearheaded by University of Missouri Extension and UM System Office of Engagement, trains community members across the state of Missouri to act as digital experts in their areas. Volunteers learn more about digital applications and serve as experts for their families and fellow community members.

Become a Digital Ambassador in 3 easy steps:

Register for our next training session

Complete a 14-hour in person or online training course

Work with local partners to provide outreach, education, and assistance

Throughout this course, you’ll become an expert in:

  • Managing a home network
  • Cloud-based applications
  • Determining community needs
  • Spotting misinformation
  • Cybersecurity
  • And more!

Why become a Digital Ambassador?

Community members of all ages can become a Digital Ambassador. High school students may be interested for individual community service or with a student organization. Adult community members may benefit by using their current expertise to help their neighbors, create projects for civic groups, or gain skills to help their own online experience.

The bottom line: Digital Ambassadors are the forefront of creating a more connected Missouri.

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Resources for Digital Ambassadors

Selecting and Using a Password Manager

In my blog Protecting Your Information Online, I recommend using unique usernames and passwords for every account you create.  For most of us this creates a unique problem in trying to remember all those usernames and passwords. For most of … Continued
October 16, 2024

Join the University of Missouri Digital Ambassador Program!

Do your friends, family, or neighbors turn to you for help with the internet, computers, or online tools like social media and banking? Are you eager to expand your digital skills and use them to benefit your community? Do you … Continued
October 2, 2024

Securing Your Web Browser: Essential Tips and Practices

The Internet provides access to a world of information, entertainment, connection to family and friends, and applications that can assist us in our daily lives and businesses. Web browsers are the front door to accessing all that information and it’s … Continued
September 18, 2024
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