Investor Presentaiton
Preliminary stakeholder conversations have provided the following
insights regarding challenges in accessing and adopting the internet
SOUTH
DAKOTA
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
R
SOUTH DAKOTA
DEPT. OF LABOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REGULATION
Individuals cannot AFFORD internet subscriptions or devices.
(4) Individuals cannot PHYSICALLY ACCESS high-speed internet.
Individuals do not have and may not want to learn the SKILLS to
use internet based programs.
Individuals are APPREHENSIVE towards adopting broadband for
various reasons including cybersecurity.
Individuals are UNAWARE of existing support programs.
Workforce
Implications:
Some South
Dakotans will
have limited
participation in the
workforce.
Topic #2: Are there any challenges missing from this list? Which
challenge(s) should be prioritized?
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