Elizabeth City State University
The Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) project aims to bridge the digital divide and amplify educational opportunities and workforce development to ensure that university students and residents of the surrounding anchor communities have access to the opportunity to compete in today's workforce. The goals of the CMC project at ECSU will expand ECSU’s network infrastructure and capacity to support both on-campus and remote learners, extend broadband connectivity to support K-12 STEM programs and workforce training programs, and improve broadband literacy and awareness within the anchor communities.
North Carolina
$2,131,383
Funding Total
Funding Total
Community Technology Hub/Upgrade; Digital Literacy Skills; Internships/Apprenticeships; STEM/STEAM
Type of Project
Type of Project
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