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the communities we work with should be able to access the educational resources that they need to pursue a job in the digital economy sector – not just people who already have tech degrees from four-year colleges .”
Once communities complete the Rural Innovation Initiative and show that they are committed to working towards creating a healthy digital economy ecosystem , they become eligible to join the Rural Innovation Network . Established in 2019 , The Rural Innovation Network is a nationwide community of enthusiastic changemakers that are unified in their collective pursuit of local digital economic betterment . Through the Rural Innovation Network , they are able to share strategies and support one another through the process of creating vibrant digital ecosystems in their respective communities . In addition , Rural Innovation Network members are granted access to rural economic development expertise , national partnerships and resources , economic mapping and data analytics tools , and digital job training programs .
For some communities , a lack of broadband infrastructure prevents them
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