In preparation for Communities Connect Network's upcoming meeting on the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), we are conducting a pre-assessment to structure the meeting and discussion groups. Please answer the following questions below by May 26. Your input is appreciated!
1) What kinds of new/expanded services are you hoping to provide to your communities with ARRA funding? (check all that apply)
Workforce readiness training
Basic computer skills training
Internet or email training
Microsoft Office training
Multimedia training
ESL instruction
Lab management support
Access to computers
Specialized software or hardware training (please list)
Other (please list)
2) What types of resources do you need to provide your new/expanded services? (check all that apply)
Access to best practices and resources
Evaluation and impact measurement
Access to hardware, including computers
Access to software
Internet connectivity
Strategic partnerships
Volunteers
Training
Other (please describe)
3) What types of assistance do you need to help manage a federal grant? (check all that apply)
Grant writing
Accounting or financial management
Reporting
Filling out federal forms
Other (please list)
4) What types of training would you be interested in? (check all that apply)
Applying for federal or state grants
Legislative advocacy
Social networking technology training (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts)
Outreach strategies
Microenterprise training including spreadsheets and online resources
Access to online resources or services (i.e., job applications, banking)
Lab management
Volunteer management
Evaluation
Fundraising
Developing strategic partnerships
Providing services for special need groups
5) What population would you like to serve through a BTOP grant? (check all that apply)
Urban
Rural
Libraries
Hospitals
Low-income
ESL
Racial minorities
Immigrants or refugees
Women
Seniors
Youth
Disabled
Unemployed
Other (please list)
6) What do you want to achieve by attending the BTOP information meeting? (check all that apply)
Gather information about the BTOP application
Identify partners to work with on the proposal
Determine if we could work with CCN to submit/manage a BTOP grant
Other (please list)
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