Michigan Office of Labor and Economic Opportunity

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office awarded nearly $10.6 million to 13 organizations who will serve as regional hubs providing digital skills training, device distribution programs, online accessibility, access to affordable broadband service and other activities. The Michigan Inclusive Training, Technology and Equity Network program aims to bridge the digital divide by establishing regional resource hubs to provide essential support for digital inclusion.

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to bridge the digital divide with the announcement of the project application period for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Starting Jan. 9, internet service providers, communities and eligible participants will have the opportunity to submit project applications to bring high-speed internet to unserved and underserved locations across Michigan.