The internet is now an essential part of everyday life. Yet one out of five Californians lack access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices and the skills to use them.
Millions in our state are unable to access essential government services and realize other social and economic benefits that most others enjoy due to the impact of digital equity barriers. This gap is referred to as the “digital divide,” and most affects those in low-income households, seniors, the disabled, veterans, incarcerated individuals, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, those with language barriers and low levels of literacy, tribal communities and rural residents.
Broadband for All is the state’s overarching program to close the digital divide and foster digital equity in our communities. The state has invested billions of dollars to achieve Broadband for All and ensure that every resident has access to economical and dependable internet, devices and skills training. However, more needs to be done.
The State Digital Equity team led by the California Department of Technology (CDT), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other state agencies and local partners are hosting 20 Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Regional Planning Workshops across the state.
At each workshop, community members and local organizations are invited to take part in the development of the State’s Digital Equity and BEAD Five-Year Action Plans that will determine how future federal dollars are allocated to address digital inequities in each community.
Attend a workshop near you
All events are free and open to the public. Register for a workshop in your area and do your part to close the digital divide today. As timing for individual workshops may change, please visit this website for the most up-to-date information.
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Date |
Location |
Registration Link |
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April 14 |
Merced (Merced College – Library) |
Register |
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April 15 |
Fresno (Fresno City College, Old Administration Building – Cafeteria) |
Register |
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April 21 |
San Diego (San Diego Central Library) |
Register |
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April 27 |
Chico (Chico Masonic Family Center) |
Register |
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April 28 |
Santa Rosa (Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building) |
Register |
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May 3 |
Eureka (Jefferson Community Center) |
Register |
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May 5 |
San Jose (Santa Clara County Office of Education, Ridder Park Site) |
Register |
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May 11 |
Sacramento (Sacramento Central Library) |
Register |
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May 12 |
Grass Valley (Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building) |
Register |
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May 16 |
Inland Empire (CSU San Bernardino) |
Register |
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May 19 |
Los Angeles (LA Trade Tech Campus) |
Register |
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May 20 |
Long Beach (Veterans Park Social Hall) |
Register |
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May 24 |
Santa Ana (Orange County Administration South Building) |
Register |
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May 30 |
Tuolumne (Tuolumne County Resiliency Center) |
Register |
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June 1 |
Santa Maria (Allan Hancock College) |
Register |
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June 2 |
Seaside (CSU Monterey Bay Student Center) |
Register |
For additional events in your area, visit BroadbandforAll.cdt.ca.gov/events.
