Consolidated Communications’ Education Grant Program Helps Schools Fund Innovative Programs
Vermont Business Journal Consolidated Communications (Nasdaq: CNSL), a leading provider of broadband and business communications, announced today that the Consolidated Connects Education Grant Program will be accepting grant applications beginning September 1. January to October 14.
This program provides funding to schools and educational programs serving K-12 students in the company’s service area. Since launching in 2021, Consolidated Connects has provided $60,000 to 20 schools for a variety of programs, including esports clubs, robotics clubs, outdoor science programming and summer computer repair internships.
“As a leading broadband provider, we are acutely aware of how technology shapes our lives,” said Jennifer Spaude, senior vice president of communications and investor relations at Consolidated. “Supporting students to acquire the skills they need in our evolving technology environment is a cornerstone of Consolidated’s community investment.”
Consolidated Connects provides funding for programs that emphasize creative student learning; develop 21st century skills; promote critical thinking, reasoning, and communication; and leverage innovative technologies to facilitate learning. Complete program guidelines and funding applications are available at solidated.com/cciconnects.
Schools and educational programs in the company’s service area are encouraged to apply now through October. 14.
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