Policy With Coffee | Digital Access in Education & Workforce

Accessing the internet and understanding our digital world is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s society. Students often need access to do homework, job applicants need basic digital skills to build a resume and the workforce usually requires some level of digital literacy for standard job function.

In this Policy With a Splash of Coffee, we will explore the role digital access has in education and workforce initiatives, and how we can better bolster these efforts through Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) and the Digital Equity Act.

Speakers

• Hailey Barr-King, Sr. Manager of Public Policy & Advocacy, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
• Meghan Sandfoss, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Broadband Development
• Angela Siefer, Executive Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance
• Peter Voderberg, Chief, BroadbandOhio

• 8:30-9 a.m. | Registration & networking

• 9-10 a.m. | Panel discussion with audience Q&A

Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided. Please note due to updated security guidelines at Dinsmore & Shohl we will require a valid driver's license at the check-in table.

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The views and opinions expressed by panelists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions or beliefs of United Way of Greater Cincinnati. As a nonpartisan organization, we are committed to fostering open discussions that encourage diverse perspectives while remaining focused on our mission to empower everyone in our region to achieve economic well-being.

Host or Publisher United Way of Greater Cincinnati