If you’re a Rio Linda resident who receives Cal Fresh or CalWORKs benefits, you may be eligible for new low-cost internet plans from various Internet Service Providers. The California Department of Social Services is encouraging all eligible families and individuals to look into these options, […]
Author: Alana O'Brien
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) and California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) today announced a partnership with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and its California Green Technology Initiative, reinforcing the business community’s critical role in closing the […]
The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) announced this week the appointment of Kat Zigmont as Senior Vice President. The mission of CETF is to close the Digital Divide, promote Digital Inclusion, and achieve Digital Equity by accelerating broadband Deployment and Adoption. Ms. Zigmont joins CETF […]
(FOX40.COM) — The California Green Technology Initiative officially launched Monday morning in West Sacramento. The program looks to reduce e-waste and provides technology to Californians in need. The California Emerging Technology Fund kicked off the initiative at West Sacramento City Hall. The initiative will collect […]
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) – in partnership with Valley Vision, Revivn, community refurbishers and business leaders – officially launched the California Green Technology Initiative at West Sacramento City Hall. The statewide initiative is a major step toward closing California’s Digital Divide while [...]
The 58th World Ag Expo returns Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Tulare, California. The excitement kicks off at 8 a.m. Tuesday with the opening ceremonies at the Heritage Complex Banquet Hall. The ceremony will highlight the achievements of the Top-10 New Products Winners and the recipients […]
The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) is offering free Digital Literacy classes in collaboration with DigitalLearn, an online platform developed by the Public Library Association (PLA). The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing self-paced, online courses designed to improve digital skills for community […]
In addition to that $28 million, the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Adoption Account approved grants for $4,455,792 for seven grants to support digital literacy and broadband adoption initiatives. The grants will provide digital literacy training to 4,140 participants and broadband subscriptions to 13,058 […]
The State of the Region delivers impactful opportunities for building capacity, furthering the momentum for regional innovation and collaborative solutions. In a panel discussion on advancing broadband and digital equity through public/private partnerships, Sunne Wright McPeak, President & CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund […]
T-Mobile announced the expansion of its 5G service across 11 rural California county fairgrounds, along with the introduction of open Wi-Fi access in the fairgrounds’ administration buildings. This initiative is designed to support public safety agencies, as well as federal, state, and local officials, by […]