AT&T and Raritan Bay Area YMCA Launch First Connected Learning Center in NJ

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The City of Perth Amboy Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Raritan Bay Area YMCA have announced the grand opening of New Jersey's first AT&T Connected Learning Center (CLC). Housed at the PAL headquarters at 282 Madison Avenue, part of Cathedral International, the Center will provide residents with access to high-speed internet, modern devices, and essential computer literacy.

AT&T's Connected Learning Center is a collaborative initiative designed to bridge the digital divide and empower communities through free access to technology and high-speed internet. AT&T also provides resources such as The Achievery, a free digital learning platform and free digital literacy courses in partnership with the Public Library Association. The Center will serve individuals of all ages, with a special focus on students, job seekers, and underserved community members.

"We're thrilled to announce a powerful new partnership with AT&T! This collaboration is a true game-changer, bringing cutting-edge tools and incredible opportunities right to the heart of our community," said Sergeant Jessica DeJesus, President of the Perth Amboy Police Athletic League (PAL) and a member of the Perth Amboy Police Department.

Fewer than 60% of households had internet access in six municipalities, including the city of Perth Amboy. To help bridge the divide, the Center is part of AT&T's nationwide commitment to address the digital divide through investments in connectivity, devices, and digital education. This initiative is furthering AT&T's goal of establishing more than 50 Connected Learning Centers across the country.

"This partnership with AT&T brings powerful tools directly into the heart of our community," said Steve Jobin, President & CEO of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. "The Connected Learning Center aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen our community by providing inclusive access to opportunities that foster education, growth, and success."

"We're proud to have the first Connected Learning Center in New Jersey right here in Perth Amboy," said Mayor Helmin J. Caba. "This kind of partnership brings real value to our neighborhoods by giving people better access to technology, education, and support services close to home. We thank AT&T, the YMCA, and our local PAL for helping bring this resources to our community."

AT&T launches Connected Learning Centers as a part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to internet by 2030.

AT&T opens these centers within local nonprofit organizations that are already adept at supporting underserved populations within their community, including some of our nation's most vulnerable students and families. The company is committed to opening at least 100 locations by the end of 2027.

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About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
We're committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and improving lived. As part of our companywide commitment to address the digital divide, we launched AT&T Connected Learning® to invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions to help today's learners succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Since 2008 we've committed to programs that helps millions of students across all 50 states, Washington D.C. and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.