Comcast : Standing with City Year

The collaboration expands computer enrichment programs for students in under-resourced schools. The goal is to build the critical skills needed to succeed in the digital economy while exposing students to potential career paths. Approximately 87% of the students in schools supported by City Year are economically disadvantaged, qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals.

With support from Comcast NBCUniversal, City Year AmeriCorps members work full-time in under-resourced schools to provide tutoring, mentoring, and engagement, building positive, developmental relationships with students. In City Year after-school programs, computer science enrichment serves as an entry point to coding skills.

'The leaders and employees of Comcast NBCUniversal are passionate advocates for the value of national service. Their long-term commitment to support the mission of City Year has allowed us to expand our reach as we strengthen communities and build the next generation of leaders,' says Michael Brown, Co-Founder of City Year. 'Comcast NBCUniversal is helping City Year expand technology components that will work toward leveling the playing field for school-based computing.'