Chicago at a Crossroads: Bridging the Digital Divide
Chicago’s businesses depend on a skilled workforce that can navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Bridging the digital divide ensures that a larger pool of talent can access the resources and education required to develop essential digital skills. By empowering individuals with digital literacy, businesses can tap into a more diverse and competent workforce, driving innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in the global market.
In this next installment of the Chicago at a Crossroads series presented by Old National Bank, Comcast’s Broderick Johnson, National Skills Coalition’s Rachel Unruh, Chicago Public Library’s Christopher Brown, and YMCA Chicago’s Dorri McWhorter will dive into the nuances of Chicago’s digital divide and explore innovative solutions and policy recommendations that will push our communities towards a more equitable and digitalized future.