The UEI Next Generation (NextGen) Technology Center is serving as the gateway to opportunity for people in low-income communities, this access to computers and computer-related technology, allows us to find the shortfalls, develop and implement solutions within the communities; thus, closing the technology divide. We are introducing new terminology such as SMART Community, Next Generation Homes and SMART Learning Environment. Michigan is experiencing what happen when we become complacent with relying on one industry as the primary source of revenue. Although, Michigan is attempting to diversify its primary revenue source to multiple industries, many communities are feeling the adverse effects of increased unemployment and lose of faith. UEI NextGen Technology Center understands these facts and its taking a proactive role in providing alternatives. UEI NextGen Technology Center. Mission is to support community technology centers by providing staffing and advance technology training support, as well as helping communities to start new businesses to meet the needs of local and global economies; and better serve the SMART technology initiatives within our communities.

UEI NextGen Technology Center has established a consortium of high technology industries, academia, neighborhood networks centers, government agencies and training programs that provide opportunities whereby people of all ages who typically lack access to computers and related technologies can learn to use install and repair these technologies in an environment that encourages exploration and discovery this experience. In addition, develop personal skills and self-confidence, required to take there rightful place in the high tech community.

Currently we are working with The Divine Technology Center (DTC) in Clinton Township Michigan, on a landmark initiative which will bring all of our goals and objective to reality.