Digital Works to lead digital training and job placement assistance project as part of international partnership between US and NZ Northland, New Zealand and Bowling Green, Kentucky (March 9, 2021) – The US State Department and the Far North District Council in New Zealand are funding “Connected Northland”—a new program focused on providing flexible digital training and job placement assistance …
The Digital Divide Knows No Borders
Lexington, Ky. (April 17, 2019) – What do you picture when you think of New Zealand? Perhaps you see a lush and green countryside? Or, unspoiled coastlines? Or, maybe you imagine waterfalls in valleys? All are true, but among those picturesque images is something often unnoticed—rural communities left without access to the same opportunities and resources many of us take …
The Promise of Broadband in Far North, New Zealand
Editor’s Note: On March 29, New Zealand held a national memorial for the victims of the March 15 mosque terror attacks. Connected Nation grieves with and supports the survivors and the families who have lost loved ones. In an incredible display of love, the memorial was marked by words of forgiveness. Far North, New Zealand (March 29, 2019) – It’s …
The Promise of Broadband in Far North, New Zealand
Editor’s Note: On March 29, New Zealand held a national memorial for the victims of the March 15 mosque terror attacks. Connected Nation grieves with and supports the survivors and the families who have lost loved ones. In an incredible display of love, the memorial was marked by words of forgiveness. Far North, New Zealand (March 29, 2019) – It’s …
Greetings from New Zealand: Connected Nation Takes Its Mission International
Whangarei, New Zealand (March 25, 2019) – Connected Nation is taking part in a week-long exchange program dubbed “Getting Connected New Zealand Outbound.” The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Office of Citizen Exchanges, was organized by World Learning. World Learning works to equip individuals and institutions to address the world’s most pressing problems through “experiential learning, leadership development, inclusive …
Connected Nation Taking Its Mission of Digital Inclusion International
Bowling Green, Ky. (March 12, 2019) – Connected Nation is heading to New Zealand next week to share best practices and programs for expanding broadband and accessing digital jobs, and improving digital literacy. Chris Pedersen who serves as the Vice President of Development and Planning for CN will discuss closing the Digital Divide and how public-private partnerships can help communities. …
