West Carolina created a community education program designed to meet residents where they are—both geographically and in their technology journey—through classes on topics ranging from streaming and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence. The cooperative helps community members build skills and confidence to make the most of their broadband connection. 

Whidbey Telecom launched the Optical Telecom Installer Certification program at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center ‒ a first of its kind program giving high school students hands-on fiber technician training and certification.