Bridging the Digital Divide
As America evolves into a truly digital nation, we want to help ensure that all citizens of all backgrounds can use broadband to achieve their full potential. Helping more people to learn the benefits of broadband (“digital literacy”), and then to use it (“broadband adoption”), will make our communities and our nation stronger.
Comcast supports digital literacy through technology labs, online job-search training, online safety and other programs. Through our newest national partnership with One Economy, the Comcast Digital Connectors program helps train teens and young adults to use broadband and digital tools and to prepare for potential careers in digital media. In turn, they use their new-found knowledge to help spread digital literacy throughout their neighborhoods.
Our newest broadband adoption initiative, Internet Essentials, provides low-income families with an opportunity to receive deeply discounted Internet service as well as a low-cost computer and free digital literacy training. Eligible participants must live in areas where Comcast offers Internet service.
Comcast, in its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and in collaboration with Microsoft, is providing funding and in-kind services to support a national technology initiative called “Club Tech.” Young people engaged in Club Tech programs use state-of-the-art software; acquire computer skills and Internet safety tips; and learn marketable skills that broaden their career opportunities.
Digital literacy powers the dreams of opportunity, and is an essential step on the pathway to success in 21st century America.
Bringing the power of the Internet to more students and families across the country.