February 24, 2023
Innovation Labs designed to equip kids with the technology they need.
By: Shana Keith
Think for a moment about the average school day for a child. They wake up early to start their day at a school where a high-speed internet connection fuels digital learning. Students and teachers across the country are benefiting from this technology, with thousands of schools powered by Cox Business internet solutions. For many kids in low-income areas when they leave campus, they lose that connection to the internet. So, how do they complete homework when getting online to complete it is a requirement?
Cox started partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2003 to help position kids for successful futures. We provide state-of-the-art Innovation Labs packed with tools, technology, and high-speed internet to narrow the digital divide in our communities.
With more than 100 Innovation Labs across the communities we serve, BGCA kids receive assistance with homework, research, employment, and college preparation. After kids leave the Tech Centers, it’s time to go home, but that’s often a challenge as kids in low-income households may not have a connection at home.
At Cox Communications, we are committed to closing the digital divide. In 2012, we started the Connect2Compete program, providing fast and affordable internet service available for less than $10 per month. Since 2020, we have connected more than 2.5 million people to one of our affordable internet offerings.
Mark Greatrex, President of Cox Communications has a passion for ensuring this multi-touch approach at school, after school and at home is alive and well in the communities Cox serves. Check out the video to learn more about why this is so important for our kids.
Visit www.cox.com/affordableinternet to learn more about our affordable internet programs.
