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How one group of teens is changing the world 🌍 Through their nonprofit Empress and Pearls Inc., these inspiring young leaders are promoting digital literacy and online safety in their communities—impacting over 270 lives in under a month. 💻✨ 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/4cPnmTc

Seniors in Morristown are leveling up their tech skills — for free! 🖥️✨ Thanks to the @connectednation digital skills training program, they're more connected than ever. Find out why they recommend it (and how it could help you too) ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Y9VGST

🎉 We’re so EXCITED to share that the Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, program just added its 40th state! 🌟 🙌 Please welcome Independence HS FBLA – our first team in West Virginia! 🗺️💙 📊 If you’re counting (and we are 😉), that means we only need teams in 10 more states to cover the USA! 🇺🇸✨ Let’s show the WORLD 🌍 that America’s teens care about helping others learn essential digital skills. 🚀 Start YOUR own team – whether it’s in a state with other teams or a new spot. THIS IS THE ‘all-in-one-ready-to-go’ initiative for your summer programs and projects. ☀️📚✅ We make it easy by providing: ✅startup funds ✅teaching materials and resources ✅ongoing mentor support 🌞🎉 Get ready for summer with Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T! 🎮📱 #SummerReady #TeenTechSquad #YouthPrograms #SummerPrograms  #SummerGoals #FutureInnovators #digitalinclusion #ATTImpact 💻💡@ATTImpact  

These six states are nearly ready to hand out BEAD funds. The story via Breakfast Media LLC https://bit.ly/42B1PIX #ConnectedNation

The retirement of copper landlines is accelerating — and many businesses aren’t ready. But what does this mean for your community? We talk with one expert about what must be done to adapt and thrive in a post-copper world. LISTEN HERE:🎧https://bit.ly/4jgwIJR #ConnectedNation

THIS ➡️ [🤖] is an emoticon representing AI made by AI! Is your network ready for this fast-growing and evolving technology? Join us on May 13 for an important conversation on tackling a critical challenge for AI performance. REGISTER🧑🏽💻➡️ https://bit.ly/4iqJUKS #ConnectedNation Tonya Witherspoon Hunter Newby Newby Ventures DE-CIX Brent Legg Tom Cox

In this edition of the Weekly Wire, learn why hundreds lined up to take part in a tech-related program. PLUS, find out why the Midwest data boom is another reason your community needs a CNIXP, and (lucky you!) you just got more time to enter an important national, broadband award program.

REGISTER TODAY ➡️ Latency kills: Solving the bottleneck of RTD to unlock the future of AI Join DE-CIX and Connected Nation for a dynamic conversation about tackling Round Trip Delay (RTD), a critical challenge for AI performance. Explore how IXs, edge strategies, and smarter interconnection can help enterprises reduce latency, boost resiliency, and power next-generation AI infrastructure. 🔗: https://bit.ly/44vTw3H

💻 Wrapping up April in OK, KY, TX and TN! Our sessions cover the essentials — from email basics to cybersecurity — helping participants gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive. ⬇️ Know an organization or community that could benefit? 🔗: https://bit.ly/40QwkLN

🆕🎙️: The Copper Countdown: What landline retirement means for you Whether you’re a business owner or simply curious about the future of connectivity, this conversation breaks down what you need to know to adapt and thrive in a post-copper world. 🎧: https://bit.ly/4jhCKtQ