Episode 57 — Bridging the digital divide with Eric McRae

About this episode

Eric McRae discusses his mission to close the digital divide for seniors in Canada through technology education and volunteer engagement.

In this inspiring episode, operations executive and entrepreneur Eric McRae shares his mission to close the digital divide for seniors across Canada through his work with Connected Canadians. From empowering older adults with essential tech skills to engaging newcomers as volunteers, Eric dives into how purpose-driven models can foster intergenerational impact, equity, and digital literacy.

People in this episode

Host: Meres J. Weche

Guest: Eric McRae

Topics covered

• digital divide
• technology
• seniors
• intergenerational impact
• digital literacy

Keywords

• digital divide
• seniors
• technology skills
• volunteers
• intergenerational impact
• equity
• digital literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected Canadians

Places: Canada

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