COMMUNITY learning
Providing skills and training to underserved populations around the world builds a more inclusive future of work .
by MICHAEL WALKER
illustration by BRIAN STAUFFER lift
THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC has highlighted long-standing economic and social disparities faced by minorities and unemployed and underemployed people . At the same time , businesses and economies around the world were already facing a persistent technology skills gap , where high-paying jobs require knowledge and abilities that many workers lack . Reskilling workers is essential to address these inequalities and close this gap .
By supporting training and skills programs , companies can help create economic mobility and career pathways for underserved communities in the United States and around the world , while strengthening and diversifying their own workforces and productivity , and supporting more inclusive economic growth .
This article originally appeared as part of the Bloomberg Green + HP partnership .
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