Connected Nation Earns 15th Best Places to Work Honor Amid 25-Year Milestone
Event summary
- Connected Nation (CN) named among Kentucky's Best Places to Work for the 15th time, coinciding with its 25th anniversary.
- The nonprofit operates in the small employer category (15-149 U.S. employees) and is one of 45 honorees statewide.
- CN plans a global digital skills training world record attempt in Louisville on September 24-25, 2026.
- Official rankings will be announced June 18, 2026; CN's highest prior ranking was 5th in the small company category.
The big picture
Connected Nation's repeated recognition as a top workplace underscores the nonprofit's ability to maintain mission-driven employee engagement—a critical advantage in the competitive broadband access sector. As digital equity initiatives gain federal and state funding, CN's workplace culture could become a key differentiator in attracting talent and securing partnerships. The organization's 25-year milestone highlights its endurance in a field increasingly shaped by private-sector broadband expansion.
What we're watching
- Mission Alignment
- How CN's workplace culture supports its long-term goal of closing the digital divide.
- Employee Retention
- Whether the recognition will help CN sustain its small workforce amid broader labor market challenges.
- Public Engagement
- The pace at which CN's digital skills training initiative gains traction beyond Kentucky.
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