[Libs-Or] Digital Training and Workforce Development

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings!

The following webinar is free but pre-registration is required. This and other BroadbandUSA webinars are archived here: https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/WEBINARS

Topic: Digital Training and Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, September 20 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT

Overview: One in four jobs added to the economy over the next decade will be in technology and health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and jobs in every sector will require increased math, computer and digital literacy skills. As a result, the demand for a highly skilled, digitally trained workforce is high. Communities are taking the lead to ensure that their workforce is ready to attract and support emerging industries and businesses. Join this BroadbandUSA conversation to learn how local leaders are preparing the workforce for the digital skills needed today and tomorrow.  Click here<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3347366772157038594> to register.

Speakers:

*         Debra Ann Hansen, Director, Washington State University - Stevens County Extension

*         Jacob Martinez, Founder and Executive Director, Digital NEST

*         Patrick Graham, Charlotte Works, President and CEO

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



Learn more about BroadbandUSA here<https://www2.ntia.doc.gov/>.



BroadbandUSA

Office of Community Engagement

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

U.S. Department of Commerce

(202) 482-2048



Explore funding options in our Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/broadband_fed_funding_guide.pdf>



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Cheers,


Darci Hanning, MLIS
Technology Development Consultant
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