Leveraging the Digital Equity Act to Advance Digital Skills

To address the Digital Divide and expand access to economic opportunity, the Digital Equity Act (DEA) will deploy $2.75 billion in grants to states. As state policymakers prepare plans to bridge the digital divide, employers can help them better understand the digital skills gap and collaborate on solutions to address those disparities — all while promoting digital equity and high-quality jobs. This guide, developed in partnership between the Aspen Institute and the National Governors Association, offers three key strategies and accompanying guidance to contribute to DEA planning and implementation:

1. Study Your Skill Needs
2. Tell Your Story
3. Sustain Your Engagement