HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compudopt, a national nonprofit providing technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities, has partnered with AT&T through AT&T’s Connected Learning Initiative to provide free laptops, backpacks with supplies and online resources to 13K students across Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington D.C.
US Census data reports that as of 2021, up to 21% of American households lack an in-home computer, which creates roadblocks and challenges to navigating today’s educational landscape, from registering for classes to completing homework and connecting with teachers and peers.
“Technology plays a critical role in students’ success today,” said Megan Steckly, CEO of Compudopt. “We have to equip the next generation with the tools, training and resources they need to become tomorrow’s business leaders, engineers, teachers, scientists, nurses and more. That starts with technology access and education, and Compudopt is proud to partner with a powerhouse like AT&T to support thousands of students ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.”
Recipients who were pre-selected prior to the distribution events will receive a refurbished computer that comes pre-loaded with educational resources, including AT&T’s free digital learning platform, The AchieverySM, access to Compudopt’s multi-language IT support and a two-year warranty to ensure students have the resources to thrive in the upcoming school year and beyond.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Compudopt on this tremendous back-to-school initiative to get laptops into the hands of thousands of students across the country,” said Mylayna Albright, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T. “Thanks to the incredible efforts of Compudopt, we will see lives changed through the numerous opportunities these laptops will provide students through the school year and beyond.”
The devices and backpacks will be provided at distribution events at local community centers in select cities. Learn more and sign up for a computer distribution event near you at compudopt.org/back-to-school.
Click here to view and download photos from a summer distribution event. Photos courtesy of AT&T.
About Compudopt
Compudopt is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Founded in 2007, Compudopt has provided device access, training and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country. Compudopt operates in 57 cities and 22 states across the US.
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.
