Funds ensure Milwaukee community receives access to digital literacy tools and resources
MILWAUKEE – May 5, 2025 – Spectrum yesterday awarded Greater Milwaukee Urban League with a $40,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its digital literacy programs. Spectrum Digital Education awarded $1.3 million to 66 organizations in 2024.
Since launching in 2017, Spectrum Digital Education has committed more than $10 million to nonprofits focused on improving digital literacy, workforce development and educational access in unserved and undeserved communities across Charter’s 41-state service area.
“Connectivity is the foundation for meaningful learning, professional growth and human connection,” said Rahman Khan, Group Vice President, Community Impact for Spectrum. “Spectrum Digital Education supports programs that empower community members to enhance their lives with connectivity, which helps build strong, thriving communities.”
Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s digital literacy initiative builds upon the success of its Microsoft Certification program with the addition of Digital Foundations — a complementary course focused on essential computer skills. Students in the Digital Foundations course gain the knowledge and confidence to use technology effectively, ethically, and responsibly, preparing them to transition into more advanced training. Classes are offered to youth, adults, and seniors on a rotation basis, and the coursework can be completed at the students’ own pace.
“We are deeply grateful to Spectrum for this generous grant, which supports our continued commitment to advancing digital education across Milwaukee,” said Dr. Eve M. Hall, President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League. “In today’s tech-driven world, these courses serve as vital pathways—empowering participants with the skills they need to strengthen our community and access high-quality, well-paying jobs.”
This latest grant is the third Spectrum Digital Education Grant awarded to Greater Milwaukee Urban League, bringing Spectrum’s total support for the organization to $110,000 over the past six years.
Celebrating the 66 Spectrum Digital Education Champions
Through direct support of nonprofit partners across Spectrum’s service area, Spectrum Digital Education has helped distribute over 18,500 laptops and sponsor more than 40,000 digital education classes, benefiting over 163,000 community members since 2017. The Greater Milwaukee Urban League is one of 66 nonprofit organizations awarded a 2024 Spectrum Digital Education grant.
About Greater Milwaukee Urban League
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League is an affiliate of the National Urban League. We lead through education, employment and advocacy to achieve economic vibrancy and equal access to all industries and disciplines that position African Americans to create wealth and live a better quality of life. Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s vision is to ensure that Wisconsin becomes a top 10 place for African Americans to live and thrive and that the greater Milwaukee area becomes a leader in education and socioeconomic inclusion.
For more information, visit www.tmul.org and follow us on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram: @urbanleaguemke.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to nearly 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
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