Broward College

Broward College (BC)'s Broward UP program offers workforce training to residents in targeted zip codes in Broward County. BC proposes to leverage the Broward UP movement to conduct the following activities. BC will: (1) Conduct a more comprehensive needs assessment to determine the areas within Broward UP and the anchor communities that lack the availability of broadband internet services for workforce education; (2) Develop a website/app to provide residents with information on broadband access for workforce education and training and employment services; (3) Establish a Tech Squad of qualified technicians and staff to implement the project; (4) Expand broadband networking capacity and digital technology for remote education and distance learning within the Broward UP communities; (5) Develop an agreement with a broadband internet provider for bulk purchase of services for residents to facilitate greater access to broadband services; (6) Expand access points within the anchor communities, including leveraging BC’s mobile application unit, to ensure access to broadband access and technology equipment and devices (laptops, computers, tablets, distance learning equipment, wiring, and hotspots) to support connectivity for remote education and employment activities; (7) Develop and provide digital training and workforce education leading to industry-recognized certification, technology support, outreach, and awareness programs; (8) Expand capacity with a Project Director and Tech Squad to manage the program, oversee activities and provide technical support for residents and access point sites within anchor communities; and (9) Evaluate and collect data to document best practices for a replicable and sustainable program.