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CAROLINE STANTON – THE DIGITAL EQUITY COORDINATOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA

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April 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-17 23:01:22

SUMMARY: Caroline Stanton, the Digital Equity coordinator at the University of West Alabama, discussed a new Grant pilot program focused on connecting minority communities in rural areas. The grant was awarded by the US Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration. The program aims to bring broadband and reliable internet to underserved areas like Sumter and Green County in Alabama. The program includes installing fiber, offering broadband access through Wi-Fi devices, digital equipment, and digital literacy training events. The program also plans to provide support and training to faculty, students, and minority business enterprises. Training events are available in various towns within a certain radius of Livingston, with topics changing each month.

CAROLINE STANTON – THE DIGITAL EQUITY COORDINATOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-21 13:51:19

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-21 13:50:14

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