The NTIA Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives (OMBI) plays an important role in the Internet For All initiative by promoting equitable high-speed Internet access and adoption at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and in their surrounding anchor communities. OMBI’s guiding vision is to achieve digital equity for minority communities across the United States.
In this webinar, the OMBI team and guests from the NTIA Office of the Assistant Secretary and the National Skills Coalition to explore how HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs are working to help students build in-demand skills and connect to long-term career pathways. This webinar will focus on two areas: Closing the Digital Skills Divide and an update on NTIA Workforce Initiatives.