29 May — AT&T and Compudopt Provide 100 Laptops to OIC of South Florida
MIAMI, FL, May 31, 2024 — AT&T and Compudopt are providing OIC of South Florida 100 refurbished laptops to distribute to area residents in need.
In Florida, it’s estimated that 11% of households don’t have access to the internet or connected devices needed to fully participate in the online world, an issue known as the digital divide.
“In today’s digitally connected world, equipping students and adult learners with technological devices is a critical first step toward ensuring low-to-moderate income communities have access to training, education and career opportunities,” said Newton Sanon, CEO and President of OIC of South Florida. “By leveling the playing field, we empower our clients with the tools they need to open pathways that enable them to achieve economic self-sufficiency and sustainability for the long-term. We are thankful to partners like AT&T and Compudopt who help us fulfill our mission.”
This effort is part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.
“AT&T is proud to collaborate with organizations like Compudopt to help close the digital equity gap in Florida,” said Thais Asper Keane, regional director, external affairs, AT&T Florida. “Access to connectivity is vital in helping to bridge the digital divide, and we are glad we can provide these resources to those that need them most.”
The laptop distribution will occur Friday, May 31, 2024, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. at OIC of South Florida’s Miami Campus, 5120 NW 24th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142.
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OIC of South Florida Media Contact:
Vicki Timiney
Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement
OIC of South Florida
(954) 368-5605
vtiminey@oicsfl.org
AT&T Media Contact:
Mark Giga
AT&T Corporate Communications
Phone: (612)206-0193
Email: Mark.Giga@att.com
mark.giga@att.com
About OIC of South Florida
OIC of South Florida is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides quality education, job training and career placement for individuals looking to enter or advance in the workforce. With a focus on empowerment and skill development, OIC of South Florida serves more than 8,000 youth and adults annually. The organization has been making a positive impact on communities in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties for nearly 25 years. Follow OIC of South Florida on social media.
About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
We’re committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and improving lives. As part of our companywide commitment to address the digital divide, we launched AT&T Connected Learning® to invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions to help today’s learners succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Since 2008 we’ve committed to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states, Washington D.C and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.