EMMIE BOESE
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Boys and Girls Club received a $20,000 grant to open a Cox Innovation Lab at their Avenue A location. The lab opened on Tuesday with a ribbon cutting.
Since 2003, Cox has provided more than 100 innovation labs for boys and girls clubs.
"That's where Cox comes into play,"said Mandy Wilbert with Cox. "We are really focused on making sure every kid has the opportunity to learn." Every kid has the opportunity going forward. We are going to bridge this gap together with the Boys and Girls Club."
Community leaders and members of the Boys and Girls Club were present to see the new lab. Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Cox Coleen Jennison talked to club members about the importance of the lab and internet access.
Jennison told the children that their generation has taught adults the importance of using the internet for educational uses in every day life.
"We would not be here celebrating this Cox Innovation Lab at your club without you all," Jenison said to the kids. "Did you know that? You guys are the rock stars."
The lab's purpose is to provide assistance for youth with homework, research, employment and college preparation. Local youth will also have the opportunity to learn about robotics, STEM and 3-D printing.
More information about the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is available at bgchutch.com. More information about Cox Innovation Labs is available at cox.com.
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