Raleigh Connected Initiative Seeks to Promote Workforce Training – Connectivity and Entrepreneurship

Officials in Raleigh, N.C., are grooming the city to become a leader in the global economy.

A series of initiatives known as Raleigh Connected is strengthening broadband access and improving the technology skills of residents.

Raleigh already has a significant tech presence as part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle (which also includes the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill). Although the triangle is a hotbed of technology companies and research universities, other parts of Raleigh suffer from a significant digital divide. Raleigh Connected is intended to promote digital inclusion and attract even more high-tech employers to the region.

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Connecting Teens to Technology

As part of Raleigh Connected, the city developed the Digital Connectors program two years ago to teach young people between the ages of 14 and 21 new technology skills.

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By Sarah Rich

Full Story: http://www.govtech.com/education/Raleigh-Connected-Initiative-Seeks-to-Promote-Workforce-Training.html

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