GOLDSBORO, NC – AT&T has awarded a $10,000 grant to Wayne Community College to support the launch of a new Digital Navigator Program aimed at expanding digital literacy in the Goldsboro community.
The program, introduced by the North Carolina Community College System’s College and Career Readiness team, will provide students and community members with personalized digital training opportunities. Offered through WCC’s Workforce Continuing Education Services, the initiative is designed to help participants build essential technology skills needed for both academic and career success.
Participants in the Digital Navigator Program will learn basic computer skills, how to use digital devices, and earn digital badges through the NorthStar Digital Literacy program. Training will be available through both one-on-one sessions and group instruction, allowing for flexible learning tailored to individual needs.
In addition to instruction, the Digital Navigator will provide support by visiting classrooms, hosting workshops based on community interests, and advising individuals on accessing free or low-cost digital devices and home internet services.
“We are thrilled to receive the AT&T digital literacy grant, empowering our students with essential technology skills and access to digital tools that are critical for academic and career success,” said WCC President Patty Pfeiffer. “This support will help break down barriers to learning, enhancing student confidence and readiness in a digital world.”
The initiative is part of a broader effort supported by AT&T to expand digital literacy programs across the state. The Digital Navigator Program model is already in place at several colleges, including Alamance, Catawba Valley, Cleveland, Forsyth Tech, and Robeson community colleges, and is now expanding to Wayne, Caldwell, and Richmond community colleges.
“At AT&T, we believe that connecting changes everything,” said AT&T North Carolina President Trey Rabon. “Access to digital skills is essential for education, employment, and full participation in today’s economy. Through our support of the Digital Navigators Program, AT&T is proud to collaborate with the North Carolina Community College System to help expand access to technology training and resources for communities across the state.”
For more information about the Digital Navigator Program, visit Wayne Community College’s website.
