Pompano Beach Housing Authority and Figgers Foundation Celebrate Youth Tech Program Graduates

The graduation ceremony marked the completion of a multi-week program that equipped students with practical digital tools and AI skills.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Housing Authority of Pompano Beach, in collaboration with the Figgers Foundation, celebrated the graduation of five youth participants from a community-based technology program designed to build foundational digital literacy and AI prompting skills. The program equipped students with practical digital tools for school, future employment, and everyday life.

Why it matters

This initiative reflects the housing authority's continued investment in resident-focused programming that supports academic achievement, workforce readiness, and long-term community well-being by expanding access to digital learning and preparing young people for a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

The details

Participants received hands-on instruction in topics such as computer basics, internet safety, productivity tools, and an introduction to artificial intelligence—focusing on how AI prompting works, how to use it responsibly, and how it is shaping education and the workplace.

  • The graduation ceremony was held on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
  • The multi-week program was completed prior to the graduation ceremony.

The players

Housing Authority of Pompano Beach

A local housing authority that collaborated with the Figgers Foundation to offer the community-based technology program.

Figgers Foundation

A foundation that partnered with the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach to provide the youth tech program.

Lennard Robinson

The Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach.

Deshonae Luster

The Executive Director of the Figgers Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“This program represents more than learning technology—it represents building confidence and creating pathways. We are committed to strengthening our community by equipping residents with life skills that open doors to opportunity. We're proud of each of these graduates and grateful for the partnership that made this program possible.”

— Lennard Robinson, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Pompano Beach

“Our goal is to make sure youth have the skills to navigate today's digital world and the literacy to understand emerging technologies like AI. These students worked hard, asked great questions, and demonstrated real growth throughout the program.”

— Deshonae Luster, Executive Director, Figgers Foundation

What’s next

The Housing Authority of Pompano Beach and the Figgers Foundation plan to continue offering opportunities that expand digital access and training for residents. Community members interested in future programs can contact Glen Gilzean at Gunster, GGilzean.arrow@gunster.com representing the Figgers Foundation.

The takeaway

This program demonstrates the housing authority's commitment to supporting its community by providing residents, especially youth, with the digital skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the modern, technology-driven world. The partnership with the Figgers Foundation has enabled the expansion of access to digital learning and preparation for emerging technologies like AI.