1. Washington’s Digital Footprint Issues & Opportunities WIOA Technology & Access Task Force Tacoma, WA July 14, 2015

2. History of WA State University Program for Digital Initiatives From Traditional Telecommuting to All Things Digital From 1989 to Present

3. WIOA WA TATF Barriers and Task Force Focus Areas Access to technology tools… Examples of accessible tools… Mitigate barriers… Access can include ensuring that all Washington residents have broadband… Ensure access to programs and services…

4. National Broadband Map Washington Wireline Download

5. Broadband Issues – Access Coverage data is difficult to secure Availability in a community does not equal access Last mile challenges Costs of service Expense of equipment Other

6. Broadband Issues – Awareness

7. Broadband Issues – Adoption/Use Demographic impacts Broadband and equipment access needs Training Digital literacy Workforce specific Offer for multiple technologies Don’t limit to online options Non-technical training

8. Broadband Issues – Other Web resource considerations No mandatory application/progress reporting Design for limited broadband Growth in mobile/portable technology

9. Critical Elements Regarding Broadband Awareness Access Adoption

10. Broadband Opportunities Link WIOA efforts to broadband or other related initiatives Federal State Local Partner for access and adoption assistance Work directly with potential users of the system

11. For More Information Monica Babine babinem@wsu.edu 425.827.8015