In this inaugural episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Kenny Sherin (Randolph County Extension Director and the Broadband Access and Education Coordinator for NCCooperative Extension) about Cooperative Extension’s role in digital inclusion.
IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide as well as opportunities for digital equity and inclusion in North Carolina and promising best practices.
Gov. Cooper has declared Aug. 16-20, 2021, as Rural Broadband Week to highlight digital inclusion and innovation: https://governor.nc.gov/media/2705/open
The Connector podcast explores connections being made across sectors, regions and perspectives resulting in a more vibrant and prosperous North Carolina. To learn more about the Institute for Emerging Issues, visit emergingissues.org.
