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For teens growing up in poverty, or young adults who are homeless, the world can look like a bleak place. These youth need opportunities to overcome the adversity they face and achieve success.

Shelters and other nonprofit organizations play a critical role in providing these opportunities by offering stable housing, food, and other basic necessities to young people in need—as well as access to technology and other resources so they can continue their education and lead independent lives.

Trever Rossini, the owner of Inflight Pilot Training, is using the LocknCharge FUYL Tower to manage iPad devices used during flight. His investment in technology shows his customers that he has made a commitment to enhancing their experience.

Online and iPad check-ins are helping to reduce queueing and check-in times.  Smarter rooms are becoming important, with room service ordering facilities, personalized welcome messages on screens, and fast Wi-Fi and broadband, so guests can connect as easily as they would at home.

See how Katie Kinder, an English teacher at Kenneth Cooper…

To develop the technology literacy skills required for 21st century success, students need anytime, anywhere access to digital tools. But students who grow up in poverty are far less likely to have or use these tools at home. This is why a growing number of schools have developed digital equity plans to bridge the access gap between disadvantaged students and their peers.