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The AI Divide Is the Next Economic Divide Can Code Communities' Founder and CEO, Annmarie Lanesey had the honor to speak at Connected America alongside leaders from across the country on a defining issue of our time: Who will participate in the AI economy—and who will ...

The question before us was how to spend the remaining $21 billion under the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth emphasized NTIA’s responsibility to be a careful steward of taxpayer dollars and to ensure that any use of the savings produces “real measurable value.”

Delma served as a featured panelist for the powerful session, “Latinos in Digital Equity: Building Trust, Breaking Barriers.” She joined respected leaders from across the nation, including Ricardo Reinoso (City of Cleveland), Yesica Miranda (Centro Comunitario Hispano Americano), and Eliseo Ceja (Methodist Health Ministries), to discuss how organizations can more effectively serve Hispanic and Latino communities.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony on behalf of New Yorkers who continue to be excluded from our increasingly digital economy—and, as a result, from essential human services. Digital equity is not a technology issue alone; it is a human services access issue. Today, access to a device, reliable internet, and basic digital skills determines whether a person can obtain employment, apply for public benefits, schedule healthcare, secure housing, enroll in education or workforce training, and communicate with service providers.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries across the state, Annmarie emphasized the urgent need to ensure workers are prepared—not displaced—by emerging technologies. She spoke to the importance of providing accessible, practical AI education and advanced technology training that connects directly to real employment opportunities.

People don’t opt out of training because they don’t care—they opt out because childcare, transportation, and basic financial instability make participation incredibly difficult. Paid training stipends, childcare support, and transportation aren’t fringe ideas; they’re what make workforce programs accessible in the first place.

Can Code Communities is proud to attend and speak at Net Inclusion 2026, the nation’s premier digital inclusion conference, where community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners come together to ensure that access to technology translates into real opportunity. This year, Can Code will be represented across multiple sessions—reflecting our belief that digital inclusion must address not only connectivity, but skills, trust, language access, workforce pathways, and community voice.

Albany County Legislature Invests $130K in Local Nonprofits, Including Can Code Communities as part of Albany County’s commitment to community growth and well‑being, the Legislature granted over $130,000 to 15 organizations—one of which is Can Code Communities. This ...

WWLP-22News Highlights Can Code's Collaborative AI Course with Holyoke Community College Can Code Communities was recently featured by WWLP-22News, highlighting their exciting partnership with Holyoke Community College to offer a free AI Essentials course for eligible ...

MassLive Highlights Can Code Communities' AI Essentials Course in Partnership with Holyoke Community College MassLive recently featured Can Code Communities in an article showcasing our AI Essentials course partnered with Holyoke Communitiy College. The course is free ...

Several Can Code team members share expertise, showcase programs, and build national connections at premier digital equity event. This May, several Can Code team members traveled to Phoenix, Arizona for the 10th Annual NDIA Net Inclusion Conference—an energizing week of ...

Can Code Communities Founder and CEO, Annmarie Lanesey speaks on a panel - How can New York State expand access to tech careers? By investing in K–12 computing education Can Code Founder and CEO, Annmarie Lanesey was joined on a panel with President and CEO Jeffrey ...