Tech 4 Now is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the generational digital divide by providing free technology education and resources to children and seniors in underserved communities. Founded in 2024, our mission is to empower individuals with the digital skills they need to navigate an increasingly tech-driven world with confidence.
Our programs, Kids Learn Tech and Seniors Learn Tech, are taught at libraries in Florida and intend to expand nationally and globally. The Kids Learn Tech program was developed in 2023 and introduces children ages 8–12 to coding and internet safety skills, fostering early STEM engagement in youth that might otherwise not occur until much later. Following the success of this initative, our Seniors Learn Tech program was launched one year later to equip seniors with essential coding and internet safety skills, ensuring they remain connected and engaged in today’s digital world.
At Tech 4 Now, we believe technological skills should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or background. By offering hands-on workshops, interactive lessons, and mentorship opportunities, we are shaping a future where all generations can confidently use technology to learn, connect, and innovate.
Want to get involved? Whether you’re a high school or college student looking to volunteer, a library representative interested in bringing one of our programs to your library, or someone eager to learn from our programs, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit this page for more information. Join us in making technology education available for all generations, now.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Meet Our Founder and President
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Jessica Schmilovich is a 17-year-old high school junior at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is passionate about expanding access to technology education and exploring how computer science can contribute to biological and mental health research.
Her work in technology has been recognized nationally and globally. Notably, Jessica is a 2025 National Winner of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award, a 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner for Flip the Switch, an AI-powered mental wellness app, and a 2024 Technovation Girls Global Semifinalist for AuthentiCheck AI, a platform that employs machine learning to aid teens in identifying AI-generated content in texts, images, and voices.
She conducts research at the University of Miami’s Data Science and Computational Biology (DSaCB) Lab, serves as a Technovation Student Ambassador, and is a Youth Leader for Stanford’s GoodforMEdia initiative. Jessica is also a Yale Young Global Scholars Innovations in Science & Technology (IST) alum, an active member of the Stanford Neuroscience Journal Club, and the co-founder and co-president of her school’s Girls Who Code chapter.
She is committed to making technology more accessible for all generations through Tech 4 Now.
Locations of Our Programs