Consolidated Communications Launches New Educational Grant Program

By CIOReview | Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Consolidated Communications company has announced the introduction of the latest technology-focused educational grant program, Consolidated Connects.

FREMONT, CA: Consolidated CommunicationsHoldings, Inc., a broadband and business communications provider, has announced introducing the latest technology-focused educational grant program, Consolidated Connects, available to K-12 schools across its service area.

As the top fiber provider with a mission to change technology into solutions, link with people and improve their work and life. Consolidated’s latest program boosts project-based learning and the utilization of advanced technologies.

“Technology and broadband services play a critical role in everything we do today and for the future,” said Jennifer Spaude, senior vice president, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Consolidated Communications. “The Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program will help ensure students develop 21st century and critical thinking skills that are essential to their academic success.”

The investments made through the Consolidated Connects program are envisioned to profit the educational enrichment programs and projects that point out creative student learning. It even uses innovative technologies to support and advance education. Throughout the inaugural grant cycle, requests emphasizing supporting virtual or remote learning resource gaps will be focused on for funding consideration.

The grant application will close on Jan. 6, 2021. The extra information and complete program details and plans are available at www.consolidated.com/cciconnects.

Consolidated Communications serves consumers, businesses, wireless, and wireline carriers across rural and metro communities and a 23-state service area. Utilizing an innovative fiber network spanning 46,300 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S. They offer various types of communications solutions, including high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, and carrier solutions. From their first connection 125 years ago, Consolidated is enthusiastic about turning technology into solutions, connecting people, and elevate how they work and live.