Discuss the state of the broadband workforce, what is being done to develop it and what challenges still lie ahead.
State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.
There is a widespread concern that there is a lack of skills training provided for broadband deployment and maintenance.
Panelists sought streamlined permitting processes on federal lands and in local communities, and reasonably priced pole access.
NTIA recommends states develop relationships with labor organizations.
BAI will manage 1,100 route miles of fiber from ZenFi in the New York area as part of the acquisition.
'There are just an incredible amount of even management positions that would be well-suited to develop through an apprentice program.'
Upon assuming control of Twitter, Elon Musk reportedly fired Twitter’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and others
'Everyone says, ‘Oh, there’s going to be a workforce shortage,’ but no one is really focusing on it.'
