Comcast Grants $30,000 to Support Youth Digital Skills Training at the YMCA of Whitehaven

Core Points - Comcast announced a $30,000 grant to support the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South's Future Ready: Digital Skills for Tomorrow's Workforce program [1][2] - The initiative aims to enhance digital access and prepare youth for success in a digital world [1][6] Grant and Program Details - The Future Ready program will provide hands-on training in digital tools to 50 students aged 13 to 18 [4] - Training includes skills in Adobe, Canva, JavaScript, and photo and video editing [4] - The program is set to run through May 2026 [6] Community Engagement - The announcement included a check presentation, a live classroom demonstration with 25 students, and a volunteer project where Comcast employees packed school supply backpacks [3] - Each backpack contained information about Internet Essentials, Comcast's affordable Internet access program [3] Partnership and Commitment - Comcast has partnered with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South for over a decade, focusing on initiatives that support local families [8] - The investment reflects Comcast's commitment to Memphis, where it has served the community for nearly 20 years [9] Broader Initiative - The Future Ready program is part of Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion initiative aimed at connecting people to the Internet and advancing economic mobility [9] - Comcast emphasizes long-term partnerships and strategic investments to enhance digital opportunity [10]