Hartford Students Presented With New Laptop Computers
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Hartford Students Presented With New Laptop Computers It is part of a program among AT&T, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, and the Human-IT organization.Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
HARTFORD, CT — Technology is seen as a necessity for learning, but access to good, modern equipment at home often isn't readily available to all.
Thanks to a special program from AT&T and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford , that situation has been made easier for 125 Hartford students.
On Sept. 24, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford officials and AT&T to distribute 125 laptops to Hartford students.
The refurbished devices were provided to the Boys & Girls Club by AT&T and the organization Human-IT.
"We are committed to building great futures and enabling all young people to reach their full potential. In our connected 21st century world, a laptop is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. We are grateful to AT&T for their generosity and for closing the opportunity gap for our young people," said Ron Hadorn, interim chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.
In Connecticut, it is estimated 8 percent of households don't have access to the internet or connected devices needed to fully participate in the online world.
This distribution is part of a broader AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students across the country with laptops as they head back to school.
The AT&T Connected Learning initiative aims to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility and affordability.
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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford to help close the digital equity gap in Connecticut," said John Emra, President – AT&T Atlantic Region. "Connectivity is vital for students, and we're glad we can provide these resources to those that need them most."
