Community Outreach Flashcards
Youth Leadership
City Year AmeriCorps
Big Brother, Big Sisters
Leaders and Achievers
Digital Literacy
Internet Essentials
Boys and Girls Club
Easter Seals
The Arc
United Way Employee Giving Campaign
The campaign is one way we continue Comcast NBC Universal’s legacy of caring for our communities, and fulfilling Ralph Roberts’ vision of strengthening the communities where we live and work.
Community Service
Comcast Cares Day
United Way
What exciting milestone was reached for Internet Essentials?
Since the program was launched in 2011, we have now connected more than four million low-income Americans, in one million households, to high-speed internet service at home!
What is Internet Essentials?
Internet Essentials is a comprehensive program designed to address major barriers to broadband Internet adoption.
What is the cost of Internet Essentials?
We provide low-cost Internet service for $9.95 a month with the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for less than $150 and access to free digital literacy training in print, online and in person.
Who is eligible for of Internet Essentials?
Internet Essentials is available for:
•Parents with a child eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
•Individuals receiving Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance like Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 Vouchers) or Multifamily Assistance (such as Project-Based Section 8 and 202/811).
•Low-income veterans receiving state and/or federal assistance.
Name 3 of the 7 benefits of the Internet Essentials.
- Fast home Internet for $9.95 per month plus tax
- Download speed up to 15 Mbps, upload speed up to 2 Mbps.
- No credit check, deposits, activation fees or equipment rental fees.
- Ability to purchase up to three computers for just $149.99 each plus tax.
- Access to free Internet training online, in print omcast
- 40 one-hour Xfinity WiFi Hotspot sessions every 30 days.
- Free standard installation via Self-Install Kit (SIK) or professional installation.*
What is Comcast Digital Connectors?
Program that provides the opportunity for young adults, ages 14-21, and primarily from diverse, low income backgrounds to develop their technology skills and then have them apply what they have learned to benefit their communities.
How does Comcast support the Digital Connectors?
We develop the curriculum in partnership with local community organizations and provides training resources for instructors.
Why does Comcast offer Digital Connectors?
This program aligns with all three of Comcast’s Community Investment strategies.
What is Comcast’s Investment strategies?
Expanding digital literacy, promoting community service, and building tomorrow’s leaders.
When did the Comcast Digital Connecters launch?
2009
Name 4 out of the 8 Employee Resource Groups
Asian Pacific Americans (APA) Black Employee Network (BEN) MyAbilities OUT@ Comcast Unidos Veteran's Network Women's Network at Comcast Young Professional's Network
What is an ERG?
Employee Resource Group
What provides our standards of business conduct to achieve our ethical standards and deliver on our promise to do what’s right for our customers, investors, employees, and communities.
Code of Conduct
When was the first Comcast Cares day?
2001 with 6,100 volunteers improving 110 project sites
What happened at the 2018 Comcast Cares Day?
We became a part of Comcast Cares Day history this year by celebrating 1 million volunteers since 2001!
“Saluting Our Veterans”
A program that highlights our many veterans and those who continue to serve our country and their contributions to Comcast NBCUniversal.
Name 3 Employee Recognitions
thX - anytime, anywhere, Branded Thank You cards, Circle of Success, Local Power Points, Employee Service Anniversaries, Saluting Our Military Community
A social recognition platform that allows you to show appreciation anytime, anywhere. The platform features a customizable feed where you can give and receive recognition and see other activity happening around the company.
thX
The Circle of Success award categories include:
Circle of Success Innovation awards
Region of the Year
Promoter awards
Accelerator awards
What is Comcast’s annual, national awards and event to recognize employees who go above and beyond to embody the Operating Principles, impact the customer experience, and innovate our products, services, and processes.
Circle of Success
