AMPLIA Communications Limited has taken another step toward advancing digital inclusion by refurbishing a technical-vocational classroom at El Dorado East Secondary School, converting it into a fully equipped digital learning space that now supports collaboration, hands-on learning, and access to online resources for students who previously lacked both connectivity and devices.

The upgrade, completed in August 2025, included repainting, installation of a new air-conditioning unit, branded interior enhancements, improved high-speed internet service, and the donation of a smart TV to support digital instruction. The initiative now enables students in the school’s Electrical and AC Unit programme to complete assignments, build portfolios, and access digital tools in a safe, reliable, and connected environment.

What began as a simple request for Wi-Fi expanded into a multi-stakeholder transformation project involving AMPLIA staff volunteers, Jus Hurtz Limited (which provided painting services and materials at no cost), and educators from the school. In a full circle moment, the new AC unit was installed by a past student on the same programme—demonstrating the long-term social impact of technical education when supported with the right resources.

From Access to Opportunity
“Our role as a telecoms provider goes beyond selling connectivity. It’s about enabling opportunity,” said Shawn Clarke, General Manager, AMPLIA Communications. “When we understood the challenges facing students many of whom had no access to digital tools at home, we saw the need to go further than Wi-Fi. This initiative reflects our belief that technology must be a bridge, not a barrier, and that corporate responsibility should create real, measurable impact in the communities we serve.”

Beyond the Ask: A Deeper Commitment to Community
What began as a request for Wi-Fi quickly turned into a collaborative community revitalization effort. “When we were first approached to provide Wi-Fi access to El Dorado Secondary, we saw it as a simple way to connect students,” said Sasha Lowhar-Best, Head of Marketing at AMPLIA. “But after speaking with the principal and understanding the broader challenges the school faced, we felt compelled to do more. As a brand rooted in service, we wanted to go beyond connectivity to create an environment where students could truly thrive.”

“Every community we serve holds its own story. What made El Dorado stand out for us was the needs, the spirit, and the potential we saw to truly make a difference. Giving back to the communities we serve is part of who we are,” Lowhar-Best added.

School Perspective
“For the first time in my ten years here, I was able to sit with an entire class and have every student working on a computer at the same time,” said Technical-Vocational Teacher, Mr. Winston Ammon. “This room has already changed the way students learn and see themselves. It’s not just a classroom anymore it’s a space of possibility.” The refurbished room will also serve as the first dedicated staff workspace for the tech-voc department, improving teacher collaboration and programme planning. The school is now working toward its long-term goal of becoming the leading centre for technical and vocational education in the East-West corridor.

A CSR Strategy Rooted in Digital Empowerment
The initiative forms part of AMPLIA’s broader CSR framework, focused on digital access, infrastructure equity, and community-based technology enablement. The company continues to support schools, NGOs, and rural communities with high-speed connectivity, technology donations, and skills-focused programmes.