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Internet
High-speed

Puerto Rico Broadband Program
Gobierno de Puerto Rico

Project

Workforce Development

Category

Outreach

Outreach

Current Phase

Implementación 

Implementation

Breve Descripción

Smart Island will develop training programs, certifications and university programs driven by the telecommunications industry that include work-based learning opportunities focused on preparing a qualified workforce to meet the changing demands and challenges of broadband technology and infrastructure.

Fase
Actual

Implementación 

Implementation

Breve Descripción

Smart Island will develop training programs, certifications and university programs driven by the telecommunications industry that include work-based learning opportunities focused on preparing a qualified workforce to meet the changing demands and challenges of broadband technology and infrastructure.

Fase
Actual

Implementación 

Implementation

Breve Descripción

Smart Island will develop training programs, certifications and university programs driven by the telecommunications industry that include work-based learning opportunities focused on preparing a qualified workforce to meet the changing demands and challenges of broadband technology and infrastructure.

Funds

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PRBIF $19,500,000 | BEAD $14,450,760

Execution

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5 years

Start

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2024- Q2

Recursos

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PRBP, Specialized Contractor, Government Agencies, Internet Providers, Educational Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations

Next Actions

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Start an educational campaign in the media and through non-governmental organizations. Funding selected NOFA educational institutions from training providers Granting of NOFA trainee funds and retention bonds.

monies

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PRBIF $19,500,000 | BEAD $14,450,760

Period

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5 years

Resources

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PRBP, Specialized Contractor, Government Agencies, Internet Providers, Educational Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations

Next Actions

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Start an educational campaign in the media and through non-governmental organizations. Funding selected NOFA educational institutions from training providers Granting of NOFA trainee funds and retention bonds.