Bridging the Digital Divide

Seniors 2 Seniors is a community program in which tech-savvy high school seniors teach senior citizens basic computer and internet skills. Brought to you exclusively by Trico Connections, the goal of is to show seniors how to use computers so they can stay connected with family and friends, utilize telemedicine or health care from home, access government online tools, utilize online banking, and work and shop from home.

Seniors 2 Seniors

Seniors 2 Seniors is an engaging, hands-on program guided by a dedicated teacher. In addition to the instructor's guidance, senior participants receive support from senior high school students who are skilled in computers and technology.

Courses are offered at various locations throughout Tioga and Potter County on a six-week rotating schedule. During these sessions, senior citizens benefit from personalized, on-site assistance provided by the students, who work with the senior citizen one-on-one to make sure that they are getting the most out of each class.

Throughout the six-week course, participants acquire essential computing skills, such as basic computer operations, conducting internet searches with Google, setting up and using email accounts, saving and organizing documents and files, and managing and sharing photos. The curriculum also includes important topics like online banking and cybersecurity.

For more information about the Seniors 2 Seniors program, please contact one of the agencies below:

Potter County:
Potter County Education Council: 814-274-4877

Tioga County:
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging: 570-723-0935

Program Recognition

In September 2020, Tri-Co Connections was one of several companies that were nominated for, and awarded, the highly competitive Digital Opportunity Equity Recognition (DOER) Award by the Federal Communications Commission for their innovative work in safely bringing high-speed internet and voice service to customers in rural Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic. FCC Commissioner Starks stated, “It is clear that our long-standing digital divide has morphed into a monstrous new COVID-19 divide. From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic through now, I have heard stories about the innovative and rapid ways individuals, non-profit organizations, and companies are responding to the connectivity needs of people across this country who are seeking access to medical professionals via telehealth services, education, and safe ways to communicate with family and friends. In response to these efforts, I put out an open call to hear about heroic DOERs who have stepped up in their communities to ensure that no one gets left behind because they lack broadband connectivity. I believe every applicant is worthy of recognition but there were several that rose to the top because of the scope of their accomplishments and the impact they made.”