Programmatic Waiver of the Final Proposal deadline requirements set forth in section IV.B.9.a.

Dr. Dominique Harrison, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives 

Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement 

Connecting every resident to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service requires a strong telecommunications workforce. Creating a talent pipeline for long-term broadband infrastructure needs depends on coordination across government, Internet service providers (ISPs), institutions of higher education (IHEs), workforce development practitioners, and public interest advocates.  

By: Francella Ochillo, Director, Office of Public Engagement, NTIA

In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently held a webinar focused on specific ways government agencies, nonprofits, companies, and academic institutions can build inclusion and economic opportunities in the workplace.

Key Takeaways