GVC leads Central Valley component of California Connects, new statewide digital literacy initiative

GVC is leading the Central Valley component of California Connects, a statewide initiative that offers a multi-pronged approach to increasing digital literacy and broadband access for underserved communities. We will recruit individuals into libraries and public computing centers in 18 Central Valley counties to provide in-person training on basic digital literacy skills.

California Connects is a three-year program that will increase digital literacy and broadband access in underserved communities throughout the state by deploying community college Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program students and representatives from the Great Valley Center to teach members of the community how to access and navigate the Internet for educational, health, and economic purposes.

The program is funded by a $10.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Offi ce and the Great Valley Center. Additional details about California Connects are available at www.CAconnects.org.

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