Land O’Lakes unveils American Connection Corps for young leaders
The program will support 50 fellows in rural and urban communities across America working to improve broadband connectivity and digital inclusion.
Land O’Lakes Inc., a cooperative based in Arden Hills, Minn., announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed at a boots-on-the-ground effort to boost local internet connectivity and the benefits it provides. The program, the American Connection Corps, will be led in conjunction with Lead for America (LFA) and funded through the support of Heartland Forward and 19 additional partner organizations.
Applications open April 26 for a two-year full-time paid fellowship. Fifty fellows will serve in local public-serving institutions in their hometowns and will be empowered to serve as community leaders focused specifically on connectivity, the company said.