Dive Brief:
- In an effort to bolster the
city’s economy and revitalize its workforce, Microsoft is launching a
TechSpark hub in Jackson, Mississippi. This initiative builds on the
foundation of the Technology, Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
program, which helps local high schools build out computer science
programs. Along with high schoolers, Microsoft said it will be
allocating resources to Jackson State University students and local tech
entrepreneurs.
- Microsoft said it plans to
develop broadband capability and computer science education in the
community and share better job connections. The latter nods to data from Mississippi’s Economic Council, wherein respondents said the lack of qualified workers is hampering business progress.
- “We see these challenges across the U.S., but we’re convinced that launching a one-size-fits-all solution without regional input is the wrong response,” said Kate Behncken, vice president and lead of Microsoft Philanthropies.
...Tech companies continue to make
moves to champion diversity, equity and inclusion through STEM
upskilling. IBM leadership has vocally and consistently pushed employer-led learning programs. JPMorgan Chase’s five-year plan to nurture community college students and talent with non-traditional pathways is underway. Amazon, through its Career Choice program,
and Intel, with the help of Dell Technologies, offer their talent free
access to education and L&D programs with a tech focus...
...HR teams wondering whether to buttress their company’s learning efforts, take note: in a 2021 Monster survey, more than half of respondents were worried about their future due to a possible skills gap. What’s more, 45% of respondents said they’d be more likely to stay with their current employer if they offered upskilling opportunities...
Ken Notes: Both a great read and a wealth of information at the links...
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