Georgia is one of 12 states selected to participate in the just-launched American Connection Corps (ACC) that will place 50 paid fellows in local public-serving institutions in rural and urban towns for the purpose of increasing digital access and inclusion in their hometowns.

During their two years as ACC fellows, participants will coordinate with community partners to tap into federal and state resources for broadband access or to deliver digital literacy to marginalized members of the community. Fellows will receive training from higher education institutions in their region on technical assistance, research and innovation.

The ACC is spearheaded by the American Connection Project (ACP), of which American Farm Bureau is a founding partner. The ACP Broadband Coalition, led by Land O’Lakes Inc., consists of companies and organizations involved in agriculture, energy, financial services, health care, education and technology.

Visit  www.gfb.ag/accorps for more information.