FBA partnered with AARP’s Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) to expand high-speed connectivity and digital skills training for seniors. The program launched at a community development site in GFiber’s Chandler, Arizona system, with a focus on both access and adoption as key elements of digital equity. A tiered participation model supports one or more locations based on community size and footprint. Programming includes digital literacy training, telehealth access education, online safety resources, and social connection opportunities. FBA also updated its OpTIC Path program and released a white paper to help cable operators migrate to fiber architectures. OpTIC Path provides a scalable 144-hour apprenticeship-based training regimen to address a shortage of fiber optic technicians.
"The focus is on both access and adoption, which FBA says are two critical points in digital equity. The program uses a tiered participation model, which enables sponsors to gauge participation according to community size and community footprint. One or more locations can be supported with the programming, which includes digital literacy training, education about telehealth access, online safety resources, and social connection opportunities."
"“Our work with FBA is about more than connectivity; it's about opportunity, independence, and dignity for older adults,” Alex Glazebrook, the Vice President of Business Operations at OATS said in a press release. “By working with FBA's network of providers, we can reach more communities nationwide and ensure older Americans have both the access and skills needed to thrive in today's digital society.”"
"The FBA also gave an update on the OpTIC Path fiber optic technician training program. The organization is helping fill the need for fiber techs - about 180,000 more are needed - with a scalable 144-hour apprenticeship-based training regimen. OpTIC Path is active in more than 20 states."
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