Through AIM’s partnerships with Cornerstone Staffing and the Omaha chapter of the
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), several deserving students
have earned scholarships to pursue tech careers, thanks to financial support from
Cornerstone Staffing and AITP. The following students are either planning on attending
or continuing to attend a college, university, community college, or technical school in
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota, or South Dakota, with the goal of
achieving an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information
Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

*Austin Allen – Computer Science, Mineral Area College
*Connor Beachler – Computer Science Comprehensive, University of Nebraska at
*Kearney
*Michael Bourne – Computer Information Systems, Dakota State University
*Pawan Chaudhary – Cybersecurity, Dakota State University
*Keenan Flannery – Computer Science, University of Nebraska Lincoln
*Michael George – System and Network Security, Southeast Technical College
*Micah Harper – Computer Information Science, College of the Ozarks
*Regina Hua – Computer Science, University of Missouri – Columbia
*Linh Le – Data Analytics, Nebraska Wesleyan University
*Abe Schieuer – System and Network Security, Southeast Technical College
A big congratulations to these deserving students, and we sincerely thank Cornerstone
Staffing and AITP.

Omaha, Neb. (September 26, 2024) AT&T* and Human I-T provided AIM Institute 200 refurbished
Chromebook computers to distribute to Omaha residents in need.
The computers are funded by an AT&T contribution. The first of the computers were given to adult
graduates of the AIM Code School, with more devices to be provided to students and adults involved in
other AIM Institute programs in the months ahead. The AIM Code School offers accelerated training
for high-demand tech skills to adults and career-changers. “These graduates of the AIM Code School have just earned certifications in tech fields, so providing this necessary equipment puts them another step closer to success,” said AIM Institute Director of Technical Training Brett Berkebile. “It’s not just about technology; it’s about giving them tools to unlock their potential.”

In Nebraska, it’s estimated that 9% of households don’t have access to the internet or connected
devices needed to fully participate in the online world, an issue known as the digital divide.
This effort is part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through
internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million
people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

“AT&T is proud to collaborate with the AIM Institute to help close the digital equity gap in Omaha,”
said Dustin Blythe, External Affairs Director, AT&T Nebraska. “Access to computers is vital in helping to
bridge the digital divide and we are glad we can provide these resources to those that need them
most.”  
Learn more at att.com/connectedlearning. 

About AIM Institute
Leading tech nonprofit AIM Institute has fostered the growth of the Omaha area’s tech sector for 30 years. AIM
understands that a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce will improve the sector so AIM works to fill the growing gap
in the tech workforce by training new tech talent and upskilling existing tech workers. AIM Code School offers accelerated
training for high-demand tech skills to adults and career-changers. Led by industry experts, AIM Code School students gain
access to a professional network throughout the duration of their enrollment. Offering seven accredited courses via the
State of Nebraska Dept of Education, AIM Code School offers all participants the ability to pursue their dream of one day
holding a career within tech. AIM Code School embodies AIM’s mission of creating a more diverse tech workforce, where
anyone can have a seat at the tech table.

About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T  
We’re committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and improving lives. As part
of our companywide commitment to address the digital divide, we launched AT&T Connected Learning® to invest in
connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions to help today’s learners succeed inside and outside of
the classroom. Since 2008 we’ve committed to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states, Washington D.C.
and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.   

Through AIM Institute’s Youth in Tech Program area high school students participated in a CyberPatriot program this past summer. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Students learned the basics of Windows and Windows security as well as Linux and Linux security. Students then used these learnings in a CyberPatriot competition where they identified and solved issues.