Comcast and the Greater Sacramento Urban League are graduating 22 students today from a program designed to provide the region’s young adults with digital skills needed in the workplace while also addressing the digital divide.
Created in 2009, the Comcast Digital Connectors program focuses on low-income communities where broadband access and digital literacy skills are lowest. The students are taught to understand the benefits of broadband Internet service and develop critical skills, such as operating computers and leadership. Graduates then share their skills with their families and through community-based service projects.
"In Sacramento there are no other programs that wrap training on technical skills, interpersonal relationships, community service and financial fluency into one course. We’ve helped these graduates kick start their futures and have given them a better advantage for entering our community’s workforce," said Kevin Daniel, vice president of programs for the Greater Sacramento Urban League.
At this evening’s ceremony, the graduates will be recognized for their achievements and contributions back to the community and will receive a laptop at no cost. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Greater Sacramento Urban League at 3725 Marysville Blvd.
