NTIA’s BroadbandUSA: Practical Broadband Conversations Webinar – Statewide Strategies for Rural Digital Inclusion

Topic: Statewide Strategies for Rural Digital Inclusion

Date:   Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Time:  2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

Overview: This month, the BroadbandUSA webinar will focus on statewide strategies to promote broadband adoption and use in rural communities. Speakers will highlight the role of state governments, libraries and university extension programs in planning and executing these strategies. The speakers will also discuss the role of broadband adoption in rural economic and workforce development, as well as approaches to facilitate broadband use and improve digital skills.

Speakers:

• Rachel Welborn, Associate Director, Southern Rural Development Center
• Amy Huffman, Research and Policy Specialist, The Broadband Infrastructure Office, North Carolina Department of Information Technology
• Susan McVey, Director, Oklahoma Department of Libraries
• Moderator: Emy Tseng, Senior Program Specialist, BroadbandUSA, NTIA

Please pre-register for the webinar using this registration link.   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Want to access past Practical Broadband Conversations webinars? Visit our webinar archives for past presentations, transcripts and audio recordings.

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Who are we?
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the principal advisor to the administration on telecommunications and information policy issues.  NTIA, through its BroadbandUSA program, works to further the deployment and use of broadband and other technologies across America.

What does BroadbandUSA do?
BroadbandUSA serves as a trusted and neutral strategic advisor, working with federal, state and local government, community, and industry leaders working to advance smart community and broadband public-private partnerships designed to attract new employers, create quality jobs, improve educational opportunities, increase health outcomes and advance public safety.  Check out https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov for more information.

• Educate.  Arm stakeholders with solution-neutral guides and tools that help them engage in more effective discussions with broadband partners and providers
• Convene. Lead workshops and events to advance the conversation and share lessons learned regarding broadband connectivity and digital inclusion
• Assist.  Provide technical assistance to stakeholders seeking support for their broadband and smart urban and rural projects