Kansas State launches effort to heighten digital literacy

Kansas State University is establishing a program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans, helping them navigate the digital economy more safely and successfully. The Digital Ambassador program is being piloted in the West Plains Extension District, the Central Kansas Extension District, and the River Valley Extension District. According to a report from the National Skills Coalition, 92 percent of today's jobs require digital skills, and investments in closing the digital skills divide can generate measurable economic payoff for businesses, workers and the broader economy. The collaborative Digital Ambassadors program received initial financial support from K-State 105, which is Kansas State University's answer to the call for comprehensive economic growth and advancement solutions for Kansas.