This joint initiative will support the launch and expansion of local workforce programs designed to grow college and career readiness, close the digital skills gap, advance economic mobility, and lay the foundation for generational wealth in under-resourced communities.
Internet connectivity and digital skills are central to every part of life and key to advancing economic mobility. The Challenge will award grants to 10 cities to help provide more people, especially those most often left out of the digital economy, with the resources and skills needed to participate in the workforce and access opportunity.
"Now, more than ever, mayors are focused on improving digital access and training in cities to build a stronger, more diverse, more equitable and inclusive workforce in America," said
Collaboration across the public, philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors is essential to meet the challenges of achieving digital equity.
Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of
"In our ever-increasing digital economy, targeted development programs are key to closing the skills gap, spurring quality job placement and achieving the large-scale economic growth that builds generational wealth. Through this Challenge, we are proud to deepen our partnership with Mayors to help cities compete and thrive in today's economy," said
Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge
This joint initiative of the USCM and Comcast's Project UP will support and expand digital training programs across the country. The Challenge will award a total of
- Three (3) large cities will each receive
- Three (3) medium-sized cities will each receive
- Four (4) small cities will each receive
More information about The Challenge grant program can be found here. This partnership is a part of Project UP, Comcast's
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