Arvig Donates $130,000 to K-12 Schools, Adds Tech Curriculum
Minnesota telecom Arvig distributed over $130,000 to local schools and is expanding its partnership program with a new elementary tech curriculum.
Minnesota-based telecommunications provider Arvig distributed more than $130,000 to local K-12 schools over the past year through its Internet School Partnership Program, the company announced Monday. The funding represents the latest installment in what Arvig describes as a multi-year legacy of community investment in public education.
Beyond financial contributions, Arvig is broadening the scope of its school partnerships by introducing a new educational component called Let's Talk Tech. The program is part of Arvig's broader Digital Life Skills initiative and is designed specifically for elementary school students, marking an extension of the company's engagement to younger grade levels.
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The expansion signals a shift from purely financial support toward active curriculum involvement, a move that positions Arvig alongside a growing number of regional broadband and telecom providers seeking deeper ties with the communities they serve. By embedding technology literacy programming at the elementary level, the company aims to address digital skills gaps early in students' academic development.
Arvig is headquartered in Perham, Minnesota, and operates across a regional footprint serving rural and suburban communities. Its Internet School Partnership Program has historically provided funding to help schools offset connectivity and technology costs, with the new curriculum layer adding an instructional dimension to that support.
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