About this episode

The episode discusses the critical need for digital skills training in relation to broadband deployment in the U.S.

Send us Fan Mail The infrastructure is being built, but is the workforce ready? During the Connected America Conference in Dallas, host Jessica Denson sat down to discuss the growing need for digital skills training. We break down the areas that require immediate focus and why digital literacy is the 'hidden gap' that could determine the success of broadband deployment across the U.S. Recommended links: Heather Gate LinkedIn Connected Nation website

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Denson

Topics covered

• broadband deployment
• digital skills training
• digital literacy
• infrastructure
• workforce readiness

Keywords

• broadband
• digital skills
• digital literacy
• infrastructure
• workforce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected Nation, Heather Gate

Places: Dallas, U.S.

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