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By: Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson

As the Internet continues to become more relevant and essential to our daily lives, it’s increasingly critical to ensure that telecommunications infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of meeting the demand. Paired with the rapid pace of technological advancement and the digital transformation of more and more industries and sectors, the world is facing a pressing need for a skilled workforce who can meet the demands of the 21st century economy.

That’s where workforce development comes in.

As the Internet continues to become more relevant and essential to our daily lives, it’s increasingly critical to ensure that telecommunications infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of meeting the demand.

As the Internet continues to become more relevant and essential to our daily lives, it’s increasingly critical to ensure that telecommunications infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of meeting the demand. Paired with the rapid pace of technological advancement and the digital transformation of more and more industries and sectors, the world is facing a pressing need for a skilled workforce who can meet the demands of the 21^st century economy.

That’s where workforce development comes in.

As the Internet continues to become more relevant and essential to our daily lives, it’s increasingly critical to ensure that telecommunications infrastructure is reliable, secure, and capable of meeting the demand.

By: Jill Springer, Senior Advisor, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, NTIA

Streamlining and accelerating the permitting process is critical to implementing the Internet for All initiative.  

Since the passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provided a historic $65 billion investment to expand affordable and reliable high-speed Internet access to everyone in America, we heard from stakeholders that permitting is a significant concern in implementing the program. 

This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. It's meant to help explain the application process. This webinar will provide applicants with technical assistance and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

Time: 8:30 AM MSTLocation: Truth or Consequences Civic Center, 400 West 4th Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901Program summary: Connect with federal, state, and local resources to activate local broadband planning teams. Learn about: 1) digital applications that will reshape your community’s economic and educational future, 2) federal and state funding programs, and 3) tools for local broadband projects.  This workshop is sponsored by NTIA, USDA, and the State of New Mexico.