NBA Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined AT&T leaders, elected officials and community members today to open the first Connected Learning Center (CLC) of 2026 at Alpha Community Foundation, marking the launch of AT&T’s nationwide CLC expansion.
At the event, AT&T announced it will award more than 20 nonprofits nationwide with Connected Learning Centers this year. The new locations will provide connectivity, devices and digital skills training to more communities across the country.
“AT&T has always been about connecting people, and this year we’re expanding that commitment by awarding more than 20 new non-profits with Connected Learning Centers—creating even more bridges to opportunity,” said Andy Bailey, director of corporate responsibility, AT&T. “In today’s world, digital access shapes what opportunities you can reach and how far you can go.”
Since 2021, AT&T has opened 86 Connected Learning Centers across 25 states serving more than 167,000 people. As an important part of the community, these CLCs provide a reliable place to get online, complete homework, apply for college or jobs, create resumes, attend virtual appointments, access benefits and learn essential digital skills. By partnering with trusted local nonprofits, CLCs meet communities where they are and help remove barriers to opportunity in an increasingly connected world.
Gilgeous-Alexander joined the opening to help spotlight the importance of digital access for students, families, and job seekers – and the role community partnerships play in unlocking opportunity.
“Access changes what feels possible,” said Gilgeous-Alexander. “Through the SGA Foundation, we care deeply about creating opportunities for young people to learn and build confidence. AT&T’s commitment to expanding these centers across the country is making a real difference, and I’m proud that OKC gets to help lead the way as more communities gain access to the tools they need.”
As the first CLC opening of 2026, the Alpha Community Foundation CLC will serve residents in Northeast Oklahoma City, supporting Alpha’s work to improve health outcomes, expand educational opportunities, promote civic engagement and provide direct services to those in need. AT&T will open CLCs this year with major collaborators like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Street Soccer USA and the YMCA.
Source: https://about.att.com/story/2026/clc-expansion-oklahoma-city.html
