2. Opportunity through Internet Access

3. Connect2Compete
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Student access to technology at home is critical to a quality education and results in higher levels of academic success and increased future career opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The majority of middle and high school teachers assign homework online.
However, only 18% of teachers say the majority of their students have access to the digital tools they need at home.
71% of teens say the internet is their primary resource of school projects.
Teachers often use to communicate with parents and post grades online.

4. Connect2Compete
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Student access to technology at home is critical to a quality education and results in higher levels of academic success and increased future career opportunities.
FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Half of today’s jobs require technology skills, and this percentage is expected to grow to 77% in the next decade.
Many employers require online job applications, including more than 80% of Fortune 500 companies.
Lack of internet access means lower-than-average job creation and slow economic growth.

5. Connect2Compete
LOW COST INTERNET
Connect2Compete (C2C) is EveryoneOn’s flagship program for K-12 students and provides affordable Internet to students and their families.
Cox Communications was the first Internet Service Provider to work with Connect2Compete and the FCC to conduct a pilot test of the program in our San Diego market in spring of 2012.
Since 2012, more than 250,000 people have enrolled in the C2C program.
Cox continues to invest in C2C, including the expansion of eligibility criteria, faster speeds and other program elements and now in 2017 we are launching the Cox Digital Academy.

6. Connect2Compete
Connect2Compete
Eligible families can receive Cox High Speed Internet service at home for only $9.95 a month
In addition to the price discount, there are:
No annual contracts
No activation fees
No equipment rental fees
Free in-home WiFi (with free installation)
Free access to hundreds of thousands of WiFi hotspots strategically located in markets across the country through Cox WiFi and Cable WiFi.

7. Eligibility requirements:
Connect2Compete
Eligibility requirements:
At least one student grades K-12 lives in the household.
Your household participates in one or more of these government subsidy programs: free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), SNAP, TANF, or Public Housing.
Have not subscribed to Cox Internet service in the last 90 days.
No outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment.

8. Competing in the Digital Economy
Since the launch of Connect2Compete, Cox has connected more than a quarter-million families
Now, were expanding our commitment to digital equity by offering FREE tools and online resources for students and their families to better compete in school and the digital economy, with the Cox Digital Academy

9. The Cox Digital Academy delivers more
The online academy offers tips and tutorials in the following:
Internet Safety training
Computer usage tutorial
Safe browsing and online security
Internet Basics, web navigation and social media use
Job searches and online applications

10. Help spread the word: Connect2Compete
There are a number of ways to help eligible families learn about the C2C program and the NEW Cox Digital Academy
Cox can help by providing promotional materials including flyers, postcards and templates for articles.
Distribute flyers to families
Send letter to families from the school principal
Feature articles in school newsletter
Host informational meetings and enrollment events
Encourage students to let their parents know about C2C
Leverage existing school events to inform eligible families
Talk to PTAs, teachers and counselors about C2C

11. How eligible families can apply:
Connect2Compete
How eligible families can apply:
Step 1: Complete the C2C application via web at
or by phone at
Step 2: Upon approval, call Cox for internet connection; this information is given to families after they have been approved
Online and/or phone access to applications may be coordinated during events

12. For additional information, visit:
or contact your local Cox representative
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