Presenters

Jesse Suders, Broadband Infrastructure Program Manager, PA Department of Economic and Community Development

Kyle Snyder, Broadband Planning Specialist, PA Broadband Development Authority

Nicole Ugarte, Federal Program Officer for PA, National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Brynn Deprey, Federal Program Office for NJ, National Telecommunications and Information Administration

CONTACT INFORMATION

Director of Workforce DevelopmentAndreaKessler

Office of Workforce Development

(814) 989-0625 akessler@rrcnpa.org

Rural Broadband Forum

Upcoming Dates And Times

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Description

NPRC will be hosting a panel of representatives from various state and federal agencies to provide important information on the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program as it relates to funding opportunities, infrastructure, and workforce development.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will be leading the discussion and will talk about how this program can make a large-scale impact for residents throughout Pennsylvania.

Questions & Answers

Who is most appropriate to attend?

Broadband providers; municipal, state, and federal leaders; emergency management leaders

What can I expect from this event?

Greater awareness of the opportunities of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

What type of information will I receive if I attend?

Knowledge of the program benefits, eligibility for funding, and who to contact regarding program benefit access.