What is the donation?
Frontier will donate high-speed fiber internet, equipment and training to Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) in Tampa, Fla. to support its mission of providing U.S. veterans with the structured training and resources they need to start a career in telecommunications. The donation is part of the company’s Broadband for Good social impact program.
What is Broadband for Good?
Frontier’s social impact program Broadband for Good is a commitment to advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the communities it serves. The program supports the company’s purpose of Building Gigabit America by using its fiber technology and resources to connect more people to the digital society.
Why did Frontier choose Learning Alliance Corporation?
Frontier is committed to supporting veterans, who make up more than 10% of its workforce. To recruit and hire even more veterans, the company is partnering with Learning Alliance Corporation, which provides structured training to help expand job opportunities in telecommunications to people of all backgrounds, including U.S. veterans.
“We are proud to donate to LAC, a minority-owned organization that offers a diverse group of veterans exceptional training and critical resources to start a career in telecommunications, hopefully at Frontier,” said Alan Gardner, Frontier’s Chief People Officer.
Hear from Learning Alliance Corporation:
“We are incredibly excited to be a recipient of Frontier’s Broadband for Good program,” said Cesar Ruiz, CEO of Learning Alliance Corporation. “As a talent partner, we have had a longstanding relationship with Frontier. Frontier is invested in readying its workforce and adding more veterans to their roster, and they are proving that yet again with the generous donation they made today. The donation will make a real difference and help us advance our purpose of providing the best technology, training and resources available to prepare veterans for a future in telecommunications.”
About Frontier
Frontier is the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S. Driven by our purpose, Building Gigabit America®, we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.frontier.com.
About Learning Alliance Corporation
Learning Alliance Corporation partners with businesses, colleges, and universities to bring U.S. Veterans and civilians stronger training initiatives that equate to solid career growth. By partnering with employers nationwide, Learning Alliance Corporation has created workshops, labs and simulation programs that align the theoretical concepts with real-world application learning. This adaptable approach creates learning solutions based on the community-specific goals, industry, staff skill level, and corporate culture. Learning Alliance Corporation provides quality instructors who are highly trained and specialize in the areas they teach. Learn more at https://www.mylearningalliance.com or contact Lymaris Pabellon at lpabellon@mylearningalliance.com.
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