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Today, Public Knowledge joins the National Digital Inclusion Alliance in launching the Connectivity Policy Corps<\/a>, a nationwide program advancing digital inclusion and broadband policies that shape America\u2019s digital future. The Connectivity Policy Corps, or CPC, will advance digital equity by elevating local expertise, storytelling, and community organizing into policy action that will inform debates surrounding broadband adoption and affordability to better connect and serve all Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadband access, affordability, and adoption have a direct impact on access to education, economic opportunities, healthcare, and civic participation. Without the input of local digital equity practitioners and the communities they serve, broadband policies risk overlooking real-world challenges and solutions. By amplifying these voices and the needs of their communities, the CPC aims to foster collective power that advances digital equity in meaningful and measurable ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Connectivity Policy Corps will provide a sustained platform for 18 digital inclusion advocates from 14 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia, which will better ensure broadband policies are shaped by community-driven ideas. Members will receive exclusive training by policy experts as well as access to advocacy tools, networking opportunities, and a professional development certificate. Participants will actively engage with congressional staff, state policymakers, and federal agencies to advance digital equity, expand broadband affordability solutions, strengthen consumer protections, and drive meaningful reform to the Universal Service Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following can be attributed to Chris Lewis, President and CEO of Public Knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Connectivity Policy Corps will help equip advocates with the tools, strategies, and networks they need to champion equitable and affordable connectivity in their own communities \u2013 regardless of who\u2019s in the White House. As we sit on the cusp of the next digital revolution with artificial intelligence, the need for affordable and inclusive broadband access has never been greater. We welcome the first cohort of the Connectivity Policy Corps and look forward to their leadership on the technology issues impacting their communities most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following can be attributed to Angela Siefer, Executive Director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough the Connectivity Policy Corps, NDIA is building a cohort of community leaders who can speak directly to the challenges and opportunities of digital access, affordability, and safe use. By equipping them with policy knowledge, advocacy tools, and national connections, we’re ensuring that local voices are at the forefront of shaping our nation’s economy, society and democracy.\u201d

You may learn more about the Connectivity Policy Corps in our latest article, \u201cConnectivity Policy Corps: Building Policy With Community<\/a>,\u201d or visit the program\u2019s official website<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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