Kansas Governor Announces $2.3M in Digital Readiness Funding
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced $2.3 million in digital skills and workforce readiness programs last week (see 2405300054). The Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans program, run by the state's Office of Broadband Development, will fund digital literacy training and…
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cybersecurity education for 13 organizations, targeting about 50,000 residents. “Community organizations across Kansas will use this funding to create immediate opportunities for those aiming to increase digital skills and knowledge,” Kelly said. Among the organizations are the Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, which will create a pilot program to provide digital opportunities and "extend access to critical digital education," and Tree Top Security, which will provide cybersecurity and digital skills training to businesses in northwest Kansas, the announcement said.