Inspiring youth of today to be the tech leaders of tomorrow.

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Spark Center

3106 North Rockton Ave - Suite B
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)977-4711

2024 YOUTH TECH CLASSES

January – April 2024

Come Check out the new location of the Spark Center and the home offices for Northwest Neighbors, INC at 3106 N. Rockton Ave, Suite B, in Rockford, Illinois (61103)!


Our 2024 programming includes both Youth and Adult classes in the computer lab along with open access times for the builder area. For class information or open work area please contact Jeremiah Griffin at [email protected] 

"LIFTZONE" WIFI 24/7

FREE PUBLIC Wi-Fi
FREE Public PC Access

Adult Classes:
Thursdays 1:00- 3:00pm

Youth/YA Classes:
Thursdays 4:30–6:00pm

2024 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Northwest Neighbors is proud to host our Summer 2023 Youth Leadership Development Program in Northwest Rockford.

A summer training program including training and work opportunities with:

  • Community & Youth Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety Training
  • Community Leaders of the Future Program
  • Community Gardens Tending & Management
  • Special Week Long Service Learning with Zion Development Program
  • Community Volunteering & Leadership with Local Community Food Pantries
  • Community Technology Access with Spark Center programs

These are paid positions and limited to 10-15 youth chosen from a pool of applicants.  Youth will be paid for their time for up to 20 hours a week at a reasonable wage.

Please Applications submit them to [email protected]

2024 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMING SOON

Northwest Neighbors Inc. runs on HOPE.
We promise to serve our community without discrimination or prejudice.
We believe all our neighbors are deserving of Christ’s love, regardless of race,
gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.