New dedicated learning center in the Urban League of Central Carolinas will provide access to high-speed internet, Dell computers and digital learning resources for the community
Key Takeaways:

  • The Urban League of Central Carolinas and AT&T open new Connected Learning
    Center to provide digital resources for the community
  • AT&T contributed an additional $50,000 to support the center
  • The Urban League of Central Carolinas is one of 25 non-profits awarded CLCs by
    AT&T in 2025

AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the Urban League of Central Carolinas in Charlotte to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter barriers to online participation. In addition, AT&T made a $50,000 contribution to the Urban League of Central Carolinas for programming support.

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.

“We are proud to open a Connected Learning Center at the Urban League of Central Carolinas and appreciate AT&T’s investment in the Charlotte community,” said Robyn Hamilton, President and CEO, Urban League of Central Carolinas. “Access to technology and digital resources is essential for education, workforce development and economic mobility. This new center will help bridge the digital divide students and families encounter by providing the tools and support they need to thrive in school, work and life.”

“We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in our state and their commitment to connecting our communities to the resources needed to thrive in today’s digital world,” said Annette Taylor, Deputy Secretary of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, N.C. Department of Information Technology. “Strong public-private partnerships like AT&T and the Urban League of Central Carolinas help drive economic growth and create a brighter, more connected future for all North Carolinians.”

This Connected Learning Center is the first in Charlotte and the second in North Carolina. It
offers free access to digital resources, including high-speed AT&T Fiber internet, Wi-Fi and
Dell computers. It also provides educational resources such as The AchieverySM, a free digital
learning platform by AT&T, and free digital literacy courses in partnership with the Public
Library Association. Tutoring and mentoring are also provided by AT&T employees and
community leaders.

“At AT&T, we are committed to closing the digital divide, and our investment in the
Connected Learning Center at the Urban League of Central Carolinas directly reflects our
commitment to connect more North Carolinians to greater possibility,” said Kathleen Evans,
Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T North Carolina. “The center will give Charlotte
youth, families and learners of all ages access to free internet connectivity and digital
resources to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond.”

This effort is part of AT&T’s 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.

AT&T opens these centers within local nonprofit organizations that are already adept at
supporting underserved populations within their community, including some of our nation’s
most vulnerable students and families. The company plans to open at least 100 CLCs by the
end of 2027.

As part of their commitment to digital inclusion, Dell Technologies has donated Dell
OptiPlex computers with integrated audio and webcams. World Wide Technology, a leading
minority supplier of IT services, is handling configuration and installation.
Learn more at att.com.

*About the Urban League of Central Carolinas
The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) is a multi-service, nonprofit agency that empowers communities and changes lives by providing access to economic mobility through workforce development, education, advocacy, and community engagement. For more than four decades, ULCC has served as a catalyst for opportunity and upward mobility in the Charlotte region, equipping individuals and families to thrive.

*About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
At AT&T, our corporate responsibility work is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across the country. We are committed to providing people of all ages and from every community with the essential resources they need to thrive in the digital era. For generations, we have supported programs that impact millions of individuals nationwide, and since 2021, we have committed $5 billion to initiatives that enhance connectivity, promote digital literacy, and improve access to high-speed internet. Our efforts particularly focus on uplifting underserved communities, including students, older adults, and those on tribal lands, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital world and benefit from its opportunities.


For more information, contact:
Mary Elizabeth
AT&T Corporate Communications
Email: mr696x@att.com