Houston Teen Leads Effort to Close Texas's Digital Divide

Klein Collins High School senior Rayaan Khan partners with Works360, 360Assist, and affiliate company PLAi to deliver AI-driven learning tools and technology access across Texas communities.

HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A Houston-area high school senior is helping bring technology and opportunity to students and communities that need it most. Rayaan Khan, a senior at Klein Collins High School in Spring, has taken a leading role in expanding 360Assist, the philanthropic arm of Works360, a global leader in technology enablement and demo-kit solutions. Texans can now nominate local organizations for future donation rounds at 360-assist.com/nominate .

Through 360Assist, lightly used demo devices from partners such as Intel, HP, Microsoft, and Google are given new life in schools, libraries, and nonprofits that lack access to essential learning tools. The program focuses on redirecting near-new technology away from storage and back into the hands of students who can use it to learn, create, and grow. Programs supported by 360Assist have reported measurable improvements, including up to a 70 percent rise in engagement and an 80 percent boost in student grades. The initiative has reached classrooms and community programs in Costa Rica, Brazil, Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Texas, with plans to expand further across the state.

Khan has helped coordinate these efforts while contributing to the concept and technical development of PLAiEdu, an educational platform built through PLAi, an affiliate company of Works360. PLAi works alongside 360Assist to expand access to AI and digital learning, creating a bridge between advanced technology and real-world education.

"I have always been fascinated by how technology can change lives," Khan said. "With 360Assist and PLAiEdu, we want to give students more than just devices. We want to give them the skills and confidence to use technology to explore new possibilities."

"Rayaan represents the best of what's possible when innovation meets heart," said Cesar Chavez, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at Works360. "He sees technology as a way to lift others up, not just to advance himself. That spirit of giving back is what makes this program so special. It's about using innovation to open doors for the next generation."

The program will continue on an ongoing basis, with regular donation cycles throughout the year. Schools, libraries, community centers, and nonprofits across the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth regions are encouraged to apply or nominate organizations that could benefit.

Media Contact: Cesar Chavez, [email protected]

About Works360
Website: works360.com

Works360 is a global leader in technology enablement, logistics, and demo-kit solutions. The company partners with brands such as Intel, Microsoft, Google, and HP to deliver innovative, scalable programs that help organizations showcase and implement advanced technology worldwide.

About 360Assist
Website: 360-assist.com

360Assist is the philanthropic arm of Works360, focused on bridging the digital divide by redeploying like-new demo technology from global partners into the hands of students, educators, and community organizations. The program provides schools and nonprofits with access to essential devices and digital learning tools, creating lasting impact through technology access and education.

About PLAi
Website: thePLAi.ai

PLAi is an affiliate company of Works360 that develops private, secure, and locally deployable AI solutions. The company's ecosystem includes PLAi ONE, a locally hosted agentic AI platform; PLAi Pulse, an intelligent system performance and management tool; and PLAiEdu, an education-focused AI learning platform designed to expand digital literacy. PLAi's mission is to make advanced AI accessible, responsible, and practical for organizations of all sizes.

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