Icf Spark Podcast

The pandemic has helped shed light on serious gaps in rural broadband access and how these gaps can pose significant challenges for rural education.Experts from the Academic Development Institute, Appalachian Regional Commission, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and our Child Welfare and Education division discuss how to overcome broadband and educational gaps in rural communities to promote economic and workforce development.We cover: Understanding the tensions rural students face when contemplating higher education Expanding the occupational opportunities within a rural community while elevating the educational prospects of students Recognizing the importance of broadband accessibility Building strategies for rural communities to promote economic and workplace development