Future of Peoria area relies on increasing digital equity, building a next-generation workforce July 19, 2023 – Peoria-area business and community leaders joined Comcast today for a roundtable discussion on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring reliable, high-quality, high-speed Internet service to under- and unserved areas in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Between federal stimulus dollars and […]
George Washington Carver Community Center Receives $40,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” Grant from Comcast to Support Digital Skills Training
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students can access the Internet for schoolwork and adults can build digital skills September 28, 2022 – Comcast announced that it has awarded the George Washington Carver Community Center in Peoria a $40,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” grant. The grant supports digital skills training at the organization’s Lift Zone, […]
Comcast Joins with Local Community-based Organizations to Launch WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Peoria area
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and families can access the Internet for school and digital skills building August 11, 2021 – Comcast announced the launch of new WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at community centers in six Peoria area locations. Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and families can get online for distance learning, […]