Austin, Texas (January 26, 2023) – Communities are often united by common goals or experiences. Longtime residents who lack access to the same things can empathize with one another and form plans of action to help each other. In some cases, however, individuals who are new to the area can be just as passionate about reaching those shared goals. This …
Expanding digital literacy throughout the Lone Star State
Published on: January 24, 2023Longview, Texas (January 24, 2023) – Digital literacy is an essential competency in today’s digital world. We use computers on a daily basis to pay bills, communicate with loved ones, go to school, stream our favorite shows, and much more. But some Americans lack the digital literacy skills they need to get the most out of technology. What is digital …
Keeping families connected – Kahauiki Village students work to bridge Digital Divide within their community
Published on: January 18, 2023Louisville, Kentucky (January 18, 2023) — Joy. All anybody could feel was unbridled joy for the children of Kahauiki Village in Honolulu, Hawaii, when they learned they were among the winners of a prestigious technology competition. On April 22, 2022, it was announced that the Kahauiki Village team had placed fourth in the Kids Tech Summit, a national competition sponsored …
Worried about your child’s safety on the internet? Here’s our advice
Published on: January 12, 2023Louisville, Kentucky (January 12, 2023) – At 19 years old, I grew up in the age of technology. In fact, I can’t ever think of a time when I truly was without it. As a kid, I played cops and robbers outside with the rest of the kids in the neighborhood like previous generations, but unlike them, I had computer …
Project Patriot Hope: Connected Nation gives back
Published on: January 11, 2023Fort Campbell, Kentucky (January 11, 2023) – Connected Nation organizes fundraising events annually during the holiday season. This year the team selected the Fort Campbell area non-profit organization YAIPak (You Are Important) Outreach as the recipient. The funds raised were used to purchase items needed for the #ProjectPatriotHope initiative that supports unhoused veterans as they transition into a home. …
Connected Nation Cares raises $1,000 for veterans in need
Published on: December 19, 2022Fort Campbell, Kentucky (December 19, 2022) – In honor of Veterans Day and the holiday season, Connected Nation (CN) and Digital Works held their CN Cares fundraiser to support Project Patriot Hope, providing hope and support to homeless veterans. This project is organized by YAIPak outreach, a Fort Campbell nonprofit organization. YAI stands for “You Are Important.” Project Patriot Hope …
This year in broadband
Published on: December 15, 2022Bowling Green, Kentucky (December 14, 2022) – 2022 proved to be a monumental year for closing the Digital Divide in the United States. Initiatives approved by U.S. Congress and signed by the Biden Administration late in 2021 established generous funding pools for state and local governments to invest in broadband infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy programs. Moreover, the Federal Communications …
A year of living on the edge: looking over the precipice of the Digital Divide and seeing great change ahead
Published on: December 13, 2022by Jessica Denson, Communications DirectorConnected Nation Louisville, Ky (December 13, 2022) – It’s been a year of “living on the edge” for millions of Americans trying to bridge the Digital Divide. If you saw the emails I receive weekly, sometimes daily, as the Communications Director for Connected Nation, from moms and dads, teachers, ranchers, rural residents, and others, you’d understand …
Colby Davenport named Digital Works Graduate of the Year
Published on: December 9, 2022Fort Campbell, Kentucky (December 9, 2022) – Connected Nation’s Digital Works program has named Colby Davenport a 2022 Graduate of the Year. Digital Works provides virtual job training and placement for military-connected adults across the United States and U.S. military bases around the world. Tammy Spring, Digital Works Operations Manager, described Colby as “someone who went above and beyond” during his …
Why digital inclusion is essential around the holiday season
Published on: December 8, 2022Nashville, Tennessee (December 8, 2022) – The holiday season is a special time for many people all over the world. It gives individuals the chance to come together with their family, friends, and community. Unfortunately, many people are not able to experience the joy of the holidays due to a lack of resources to properly celebrate them. Some of those …