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A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector Blog

The West Virginia Tech Alliance launches with support from the West Virginia Governor’s Office , the West Virginia Department of Commerce , Senate President Craig Blair , Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw and a delegation of state legislators. To learn more or get involved, please visit the Tech Alliance homepage.

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A Decade of Improvement at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

GovLoop

Ten years ago, when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became one of the first agencies to elevate customer experience (CX) to top priority, leaders created a path toward better serving veterans and their families through improved communications, easier access to information and a focus on restoring veterans’ trust in the agency.

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15 startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of EdTech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students.

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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of disability are crucial for accessing services and applying for housing. This interaction seems minor but for someone in a vulnerable community, it is potentially life-altering. As one client discovered, you never know when a key document is needed at a critical moment.

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Announcing the 2023-2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant winners

AWS Public Sector Blog

Designed to provide high quality and culturally rich online learning experiences – both inside and outside of the classroom – HBCUv will launch its course sharing network and community engagement platform in 2024.

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Changing Narratives and Engaging Communities Toward Better Policy: New York City’s Low-Density Neighborhoods Event Recap

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

New York City’s least-dense community districts are permitting new housing at lower rates compared to the rest of the city, raising questions for policymakers over how to achieve fair and equitable housing growth across a broad range of neighborhood types, according to a recent report from the NYU Furman Center.

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Data, AI, and app innovation: Digital transformation in the public sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

Holding specialist expertise in-house is costly. This isnt without its challenges, but by engaging the right partner, selecting the right platform and up-skilling your team, you can enable seamless data integration, secure data collaboration, and advanced analytics. Strategic business apps keep digital solutions effective over time.