In the not-so-distant future, all careers will require digital literacy skills. As more industries become reliant on tech-savvy talent, the disconnect between students’ STEM education and hiring managers’ expectations becomes a challenge. Businesses have a vital role to play in building the next generation—and as companies continue to evolve their hiring requirements to include digital competency, creating opportunities to help diverse populations fill these roles is imperative.

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