Broadband Providers Step Up to the Plate on Education – Part II
As we continue our weeklong spotlight on broadband and education, we’re excited to share more about AT&T’s initiative called Aspire. Aspire is a $100 million project to address high school success and college and workforce readiness.
As part of the Aspire program, AT&T provides grants aimed at combating the national dilemma of rising high school dropout rates. These grants go to school districts and non-profit organizations that develop programs that teach and mentor students about the importance of a high school diploma, while simultaneously preparing them for college and the workforce.
While Aspire mission is not overtly aimed at utilizing broadband to empower new and innovative styles of learning, the programs that are enabled through the grants are a necessity in order for America to maintain its competitive edge. As part of the Aspire initiative, AT&T joined together with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom to launch a national workforce readiness program titled Get Schooled. As part of the platform, a short documentary was developed featuring President Barack Obama, Kelly Clarkson, and LeBron James.
America’s broadband providers are stepping up to the plate to combat some of the nation’s most pressing education issues. While NextGenWeb spends most of its time focusing on the services provided by these providers, it is important to take a step back and applaud those companies who are taking seriously their corporate social responsibility.



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