The Huffington Post – Lisa Chau
“Digital technology has changed our world for the better, but the innovation that helps some rise also threatens to leave millions behind. As technology transforms our economy at a blinding pace, more and more people are being locked out of a job market increasingly dominated by the demand for computer skills. The digital skills gap is the divide between the technological skills a job requires and the skills a worker possesses. In the words of management consultancy McKinsey & Company, educational gaps like the digital skills gap, “impose on the United States the economic equivalent of a permanent national recession.” Policymakers and businesses alike are beginning to recognize that closing this gap is essential to preparing our nation for a successful future, and that the rapid pace of technological change makes fixing it more urgent than ever. It’s now clear that increasing digital fluency is critical to keep our economy healthy and give more Americans the chance to secure well-paying jobs.”(more)