AT&T awards Connected Learning Center to Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta

Published 2:06 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026

VALDOSTA — AT&T has awarded a new Connected Learning Center (CLC) to The Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta to provide connectivity and digital skills training to the community. The new CLC will receive an investment of up to $50,000 from AT&T, high-speed internet, Dell computers, and access to digital literacy training and resources.

These CLCs provide a reliable place to get online, complete homework, apply for college or jobs, create resumes, attend virtual appointments, access benefits and learn essential digital skills, AT&T said in a press release. By partnering with trusted local nonprofits, CLCs meet communities where they are and help remove barriers to opportunity in an increasingly connected world.

“AT&T has always been about connecting people, and this year we’re expanding that commitment by awarding more than 20 new non-profits with Connected Learning Centers—creating even more bridges to opportunity,” said Andy Bailey, director of corporate responsibility, AT&T. “In today’s world, digital access shapes what opportunities you can reach and how far you can go.”

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, millions nationwide still 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 AT&T’s initiative  to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption, the company said. AT&T has committed $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

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