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AT&T Contributes $25,000 to Expand Digital Literacy Programs
Wisconsin Literacy received a $25,000 AT&T contribution to expand its digital literacy programs for adult learners, helping to bridge the digital divide for those in need in the community.
The AT&T contribution will help Wisconsin Literacy enhance its digital literary programming by improving the quality and accessibility of online resources and expanding the reach of in-person workshops.
“Our mission is to change lives by strengthening literacy statewide. In today’s connected world, that also means providing digital skills training to our member agencies’ staff and volunteers. These trainings enhance the literacy programs they provide to adult students and families across the state,” said Jake Gorges, Executive Director, Wisconsin Literacy. “Thanks to AT&T’s support, we are very excited to expand our digital literacy programs in 2025 to include more in-person workshops, as well as new equipment, technology, and digital literacy resources for Wisconsin families limited by the digital divide.”
With this support from AT&T, Wisconsin Literacy will offer additional computer skills workshops in the Madison area; upgrade training production equipment for its online digital literacy classes; and build an instructional video library of best practices in digital skills training. Wisconsin Literacy will also invest in translation and captioning services to accommodate tutors and learners from various backgrounds.
“We are so honored to help connect families served by Wisconsin Literacy with greater possibilities through these digital literacy programs,” said Robyn Gruner, Director of External Affairs, AT&T Wisconsin. “Today, internet connectivity is essential for opportunities in school, work, and life. Connecting changes everything, and we’re grateful to work with Wisconsin Literacy to help expand the digital literacy resources individuals need to advance in our online world.”
In Wisconsin, it’s estimated that 10% 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.
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.
Learn more at att.com/connectedlearning.
*About Wisconsin Literacy
Wisconsin Literacy is a nonprofit, statewide coalition of literacy agencies. We strengthen literacy statewide through expert trainings, personalized consultations, health literacy, workforce connections, and advocacy. Our mission is to change lives by strengthening literacy statewide. Our vision is to ensure all people in Wisconsin have the literacy skills to reach their full potential. We support member literacy agencies statewide and advocate for more resources throughout the field of literacy.
*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.