Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is an approximately $4 billion grant program administered by NTIA to help bridge the technological divide; create jobs; and improve education, health care, and public safety in communities across the country. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, BTOP projects are deploying broadband Internet infrastructure, enhancing and expanding public computer centers, and encouraging the sustainable adoption of broadband service.
See also: NTIA's Recovery Act broadband programs
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NTIA Broadband Program Supports Workforce Preparation Across the United States
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“Without this computer lab, we would not be getting people the jobs that we’re getting them. It’s just a great thing.” - Staff Member, Workforce West Virginia
Last week, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act aimed at creating a more flexible and responsive system of workforce development to meet the needs of employers looking to fill 21st century jobs. Ensuring U.S. workers are able to compete and succeed is a key priority at the U.S. Commerce Department. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker served on a task force with Vice President Biden that recently released a report looking at solutions for making the nation’s workforce and training system more job-driven, integrated and effective.
09/04/2014 Broadband Workshop Materials
Materials for the Upper Midwest Community Broadband Workshop
Meeting Materials:
09/04/2014 Upper Midwest Community Broadband Workshop
Building a Community Broadband Roadmap:
Lessons in Implementation
Hosted by the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Location:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Northstar Ballroom
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403