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Bridging the Digital Divide. Strengthening the Broadband Workforce: A Policy Toolkit. ExcelinEd Policy Toolkit - 2022

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Title: Bridging the Digital Divide. Strengthening the Broadband Workforce: A Policy Toolkit. ExcelinEd Policy Toolkit - 2022
Language: English
Authors: ExcelinEd
Source: Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd). 2022.
Availability: Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd). P.O. Box 10691, Tallahassee, FL 32302. Tel: 850-391-4090; Fax: 786-664-1794; e-mail: nfo@excelined.org; Web site: http://www.excelined.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2022
Intended Audience: Policymakers
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Access to Computers, Labor Force Development, State Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Vocational Education, State Federal Aid
Geographic Terms: Ohio, Louisiana
Abstract: With the infusion of $45 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Act and Digital Equity Act over the next five years, states are entering a time of opportunity for closing the digital divide for families. However, there is also an urgent need to strengthen their broadband workforce. Without a prepared workforce, states will be unable to effectively leverage available federal funds or maintain their systems over time. This toolkit provides state policymakers with key steps to strengthen their broadband workforce as well as resources to support those efforts. To support these steps, states can also seek out and build on the expertise of industry partners and develop or enhance collaborations between the public, private, and educational sectors. The key steps are: (1) Identify State-Specific Needs; (2) Leverage Industry Expertise to Build or Improve Education and Training Programs; (3) Provide Training and Support for Educators; (4) Coordinate Federal and State Funding Streams; and (5) Raise Awareness for Broadband Careers.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: ED628003
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:With the infusion of $45 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Act and Digital Equity Act over the next five years, states are entering a time of opportunity for closing the digital divide for families. However, there is also an urgent need to strengthen their broadband workforce. Without a prepared workforce, states will be unable to effectively leverage available federal funds or maintain their systems over time. This toolkit provides state policymakers with key steps to strengthen their broadband workforce as well as resources to support those efforts. To support these steps, states can also seek out and build on the expertise of industry partners and develop or enhance collaborations between the public, private, and educational sectors. The key steps are: (1) Identify State-Specific Needs; (2) Leverage Industry Expertise to Build or Improve Education and Training Programs; (3) Provide Training and Support for Educators; (4) Coordinate Federal and State Funding Streams; and (5) Raise Awareness for Broadband Careers.