Community Development Technologies Center

Website: http://www.cdtech.org/

Who We Are

The Community Development Technologies Center (CDTech) is a nonprofit training, applied research and technical assistance organization specializing in community economic development. Our programs help strengthen the social, economic and built environments of low-income neighborhoods by focusing on community strengths and strategic partnerships. CDTech's collaborative relationship with Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) and L.A. PROSPER, a subsidiary of the Los Angeles Community College District, results in a full-service community economic development resource center.

Mission

The mission of the CDTech Center is to build livable and economically viable neighborhoods. CDTech develops community assets-enhancing the ability and skills of people, businesses and community organizations in low income communities to function effectively in a competitive society.

Goals

• To expand grassroots leadership
• To build organizational and staff capacity of nonprofit organizations in community economic development
• To increase job and business opportunities for residents in low income communities
• To foster new ideas, approaches and partnerships for community building