Journal Article

Building Opportunities and Skills for a Growing Digital Workforce

Abstract: Information Technology (IT) is a sector with a high demand for skilled workers to fill jobs in U.S., regional, and local economies, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although most of the employment opportunities in this sector have been advanced-skills jobs in start-ups, software and application development, and wearable technologies, there are many IT opportunities that do not fall into these categories. The need for skilled IT employees has increased across many industries. Recent initiatives and reports recognize these opportunities as a means to move entry-level workers into technology-related jobs and to create pathways to the middle class. The technology sector has potential for workers who are disadvantaged or lack bachelor?s degrees but retain an aptitude for gaining skills.

Keywords: community development; employment; skilled labor;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Part of Series: Cascade

Publication Date: 2016-01

Volume: 1

Order Number: 90