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A Platform for Digital Opportunity Low-Cost Home Internet and Computer Offers. What is Connect2Compete?.
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A Platform for Digital Opportunity Low-Cost Home Internet and Computer Offers
What is Connect2Compete? Connect2Compete (C2C)is a national non-profit working to bring digital opportunity to 100M unconnected Americans through free and low-cost Internet and computer offers and free digital training. C2C is working with leading school districts and today’s technology companies to provide offers of a low-cost computer and high-speed Internet for students and their families, along with the hardware and the digital skills to effectively and safely utilize the Internet.
Who Qualifies? • Eligible families must: • Have a child in the home who receives free school meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). • Not have subscribed to Cox Internet service within the last 90 days. • Not have any outstanding debt with Cox. • The discounted computer offer and free digital literacy trainingare available to anyone regardless of answers to the above.
How to apply • Step 1: Complete C2C application via web www.connect2compete/cox or by phone 1-855-222-3252 • Step 2: Upon approval, call Cox for internet connection (This information is given to families after they’ve been approved) The discounted computer offer and free digital literacy trainingare available to anyone regardless of answers to the above.
School Initiatives: • Sending a Letter to Families from the Principal • Providing Program Enrollment and Support Events • Hosting Informational Meetings and Registration Events • Utilizing Robo-Call and Text Messages • Featuring Articles in School Newsletter