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Comcast Launches Flagship Lift Zone at OIC Philadelphia to <\/b>Advance Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n

Partnership Provides Free Community WiFi Access, More Than $1 Million to Support Facility & Technology Upgrades and Enhance Programs<\/i><\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nComcast today opened its newest Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc.<\/b><\/a> (OIC) Philadelphia to advance digital skills and job training opportunities in the city. The Flagship Lift Zone, located at 1231 North Broad Street, is powered by more than $1 million in total investment to support facility and technology upgrades, and expanded capacity to offer digital and technical skills.<\/p>\n

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\"Comcast<\/p>\n

Comcast opens its newest Flagship Lift Zone with OIC Philadelphia to advance digital skills and job training opportunities on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\u201cLift Zones are about creating pathways to opportunity and providing support for people within their communities,\u201d said Bret Perkins, Senior Vice President of External and Government Affairs at Comcast. \u201cThis Flagship Lift Zone at OIC Philadelphia represents our deep commitment to partnering with local organizations that are driving real change. Together, we\u2019re helping to develop Philadelphia\u2019s workforce by providing residents with the digital skills they need to thrive in today\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nBuilding on the legacy of Comcast\u2019s award-winning Lift Zone<\/a> program, which launched in 2020 and now includes more than 50 locations in Philadelphia and more than 1,250 nationwide, this Flagship Lift Zone at OIC will strengthen the community by investing in programs designed to recruit, train, and place individuals into family-sustaining careers in such fields as hospitality, tourism, green jobs, audio engineering, and healthcare. Included in the enhanced programmatic capacity is investment in partner organization Per Scholas<\/a> to begin offering its rigorous, tuition-free training for tech careers at OIC.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIn today\u2019s labor market, it\u2019s nearly impossible to connect individuals with family sustaining wages without first connecting them to digital solutions,\u201d said Sheila Ireland, President & CEO of OIC Philadelphia. \u201cThis Flagship Lift Zone is another major milestone for OIC Philadelphia as we continue to evolve and anticipate the needs of Philadelphia-area employers so that we can equip our participants with the tools, training, and technology to succeed in high-demand careers. Our partnership with Comcast is a powerful example of what\u2019s possible when mission-driven organizations come together to invest in people and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cPhiladelphia\u2019s future depends on our ability to connect residents with the tools and training they need to thrive in a digital economy,\u201d said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. \u201cComcast’s newest Flagship Lift Zone represents the kind of forward-thinking partnership needed to build our workforce so that Philadelphians are ready to seize family-sustaining careers and pathways to economic opportunity. I applaud Comcast, its tremendous Chairman & CEO, Brian L. Roberts, and OIC Philadelphia for their shared commitment to workforce development and digital opportunity for all of our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Technology Makeover<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn addition to free high-speed 6GHz WiFi and dedicated funding for community-based programming, the Flagship Lift Zone at OIC Philadelphia\u2019s comprehensive facility and technology upgrades include:<\/p>\n