The path to economic vibrancy requires universal access to basic necessities such as water, sewer, electricity, and as we learned during COVID, broadband. Recognizing that universal broadband access is not a luxury but a necessity, OSU Extension, in partnership with BroadbandOhio, created an educational program consisting of 11 weekly two-hour classes targeted at county leaders (leaders who will drive change such as government leaders, business leaders, community leaders). The third BroadbandOhio Accelerator Program launched this month with five counties/urban areas participating: Summit County, City of Canton (Stark County), Hancock County, Guernsey County, and Cuyahoga County.
Topics focus on the fundamentals of broadband access, key terms, evaluating the current landscape on a local level and developing a strategic plan that will drive broadband access to areas currently lacking adequate service. To learn more about the BroadbandOhio Accelerator Program, contact Kyle White.