Comcast Opens Flagship Lift Zone at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in Chicago to Advance Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities
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CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2025 ~ Chicago, IL - Comcast has opened a new Flagship Lift Zone at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in the city's Austin neighborhood. This initiative, powered by Comcast Business, aims to provide digital skills and job training opportunities to the community.

The Flagship Lift Zone is located at the recently opened 76,000-square-foot hub for workforce training and economic development. With a $500,000 investment from Comcast, the center will offer free high-speed WiFi and state-of-the-art technology onsite, including computers, digital cameras, and a flexible classroom space.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his appreciation for Comcast's investment in the community. "Comcast's Flagship Lift Zone at the Aspire Center is a powerful investment in the future of the Austin neighborhood and the city of Chicago," he said. "This space will serve as a vital hub where students and adults alike can build digital skills, pursue education, and connect to meaningful employment opportunities."

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In addition to providing technology and resources, Comcast has also partnered with Chicago-based nonprofit scaleLIT to bring digital skills programming and its Career Pathways Navigators training to the Aspire Center. This initiative will help job seekers access employment opportunities and workforce support services directly onsite.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle commended Comcast for their commitment to inclusive economic growth through this partnership with scaleLIT. "This initiative aligns with Cook County's commitment to equipping residents with the connectivity and skills needed to participate and prosper in our modern economy," she said.

Becky Raymond, Executive Director of scaleLIT, expressed her excitement about this collaboration with Comcast. "By providing access to technology and tailored digital workforce training, we are empowering individuals to overcome barriers and unlock pathways to meaningful employment," she said.

This donation from Comcast follows their previous contributions of over $35 million in cash and in-kind donations to Chicago nonprofit organizations over the last three years. The company has also committed $50 million to expand Lift Zones across the country, ensuring that more people in more communities have access to the Internet and the digital tools needed to thrive.

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Chris Smith, Comcast's Greater Chicago Region Senior Vice President, emphasized their commitment to bridging the digital divide in Chicago. "We're honored to serve all 77 neighborhoods and to partner with local leaders and community organizations across the city to ensure Chicagoans have access to the connectivity, tools, and resources needed to succeed today and in the future," he said.

The Aspire Center is Comcast's first Flagship Lift Zone location in Illinois and an extension of their award-winning Lift Zone program. Launched in 2020, this program now includes over 40 locations across Chicago and over 1,250 nationwide. These Lift Zones are a cornerstone of Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion initiative to advance digital opportunity and create a future of unlimited possibilities.

With this new Flagship Lift Zone at the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, Comcast is taking a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. This investment will provide residents with access to technology, resources, and training opportunities that will help them thrive in today's digital economy.
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