The Literacy Alliance Receives $140,000 in Grants from Comcast to Support Digital Skills Training and New Testing Center in Fort Wayne

Core Points - Comcast awarded a total of $140,000 in grants to The Literacy Alliance to support educational programs aimed at improving digital equity [1][3][5] - The first grant of $50,000 will fund computer and internet skills training for nearly 500 students through Project Graduate and Project Connect [3][4] - The second grant of $90,000 will help build a mobile testing center equipped with laptops, allowing students to take tests in a familiar environment [5][6] - Comcast's contributions are part of Project UP, a $1 billion initiative aimed at advancing digital equity [7] Company Overview - The Literacy Alliance has been operating for over 50 years, focusing on empowering individuals through education and offering free programs for adult learners [8] - Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company providing broadband, wireless, and video services, and is involved in entertainment and theme parks [9][10] - Comcast Indiana has invested over $1.3 billion in the state over the last three years, including charitable giving and infrastructure upgrades [11]