Find information about Pennsylvania's Digital Literacy Training Programs.

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Recommendations for advancing the digital skills of adult workers in Pennsylvania, provided by the 2021-22 Workforce Innovation Network Pennsylvania team. This planning is made possible through a grant from the National Governors Association.
With continued technology advancements and shifts to remote work and digital engagement,
addressing the digital divide is key to ensuring equitable economic participation for all Pennsylvanians.
Lack of technology access has been a long-known barrier to education and employment opportunities, but the limitation of in-person activities and shift to remote interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on how large, and how critical, the digital access and opportunity gap is. When people lack access to technology, it denies them the opportunity to participate in essential life activities, including:
• Education access across the K-12 and postsecondary sectors;
• Entry to employment, including finding a job and using online application platforms, as well as
basic technology skills qualifications;
• Opportunities to work remotely;
• Access to telemedicine for both physical and behavioral health needs;
• Participation in civic life and access to government services;
• The ability to stay connected with family and friends.

All facilities-based broadband providers are required to file data with the FCC twice a year (Form 477) on where they offer Internet access service at speeds exceeding 200 kbps in at least one direction. Fixed providers file lists of census blocks in which they can or do offer service to at least one location, with additional information about the service. Data Download Page: (https://www.fcc.gov/general/broadband-deployment-data-fcc-form-477. Resources page: https://www.fcc.gov/general/form-477-resources-filers

The availability of broadband Cable/Fiber Internet by area type (rural, urban, all types) in Pennsylvania PREP Regions as of December 2019.