AT&T Kicks Off Academic Year by Giving Laptops to Maine Students
Donation to JMG will ensure students have access to technology needed for success
AUGUSTA, Maine
AT&T is helping 200 students enrolled in JMG’s high school and College Success programs begin the 2022-2023 school year with the technology resources needed to be successful in today’s learning environments. AT&T Connected Learning, through its collaboration with Human-I-T, is providing JMG with 150 refurbished laptops and 50 refurbished Chromebooks to distribute to students.
“Access to personal computers is a consistent challenge for our students. With new opportunities for students to participate in innovative, online learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, these laptops will deliver on our promise to remove barriers and ensure equitable solutions,” said Craig Larrabee, President & CEO of JMG.
The contribution is part of AT&T’s company-wide commitment to help bridge the digital divide and invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions. The laptops and Chromebooks will be dispersed by JMG to high school and college students throughout Maine, in all 16 counties.
“We know students need to have access to technology to reach their fullest potential,” said Owen Smith, AT&T President of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “We are proud to support JMG in advancing competency-based and career exploration opportunities, helping to build the emerging workforce for Maine.”
Each device donated to JMG includes a one-year warranty, technical support, and access to digital inclusion programs, including low-cost internet sign-up assistance and digital literacy training. The devices are pre-installed with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365, or Google Suite.
“At AT&T, we know nearly every job requires digital literacy in some form. Giving students the personal devices they need today will prepare them for their future careers,” said Michael Hartigan, AT&T Director of Public Affairs, New England.
About JMG
JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials and pursue meaningful careers. JMG is the largest statewide education nonprofit in Maine, and is the only educational organization that provides a continuum of support to students from middle school, throughout high school, and onto post-secondary education and career pathways. JMG serves more than 12,000 students annually.
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 $2 billion commitment from 2021 to 2023 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 more than $600 million to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.