The need for digital skills has never been greater
“Workforce and industries at large have changed dramatically. So … the need for digital skills has never been greater.”
NSC CEO Robert Espinoza had the pleasure of speaking with Comcast Newsmakers at the 2024 Skills Summit.
The pandemic demonstrated the urgency of putting high-quality, connected technology in more hands. But it also made clear that we won't close the digital divide or realize our nation's economic potential until we empower all workers to adapt to technology's constant evolution in the workplace.
America needs a comprehensive policy strategy for digital equity at work. Policymakers have the power to put a strategy in place that guarantees foundational digital skills for all, lifelong upskilling for current workers, and rapid re-skilling for those who've lost their job.
Voters agree, America needs a comprehensive policy strategy to close the digital skill divide
Given the economic payoff of building digital skills, it’s not surprising that nearly two-thirds of voters (63%) would take advantage of an opportunity to build their digital skills to get a better job or advance in their career if offered to them.
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New state fact sheets available
A groundbreaking analysis by NSC in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta finds that 92% of jobs require digital skills while 1/3 of workers don’t have the foundational digital skills necessary to enter and thrive in today’s jobs.
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Corporate Partners join NSC and BLU in Closing the Digital Divide
NSC, Business Leaders United (BLU), and corporate partners – including Fortune 500s, Chambers of Commerce, and small businesses – have signed on to a set of principles for closing the digital divide. These newly released principles bring attention to the often-overlooked role of digital skill building in digital inclusion.
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