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Apprenticeships can help solve the tech talent crisis, says work force expert Jenn Carlson
< < Back toApprenticeships can help solve the tech talent crisis, says work force expert Jenn Carlson. We’ve been hearing a lot about how technology companies are scrambling to find enough workers with the skills they need. Our guest today, Jennifer Carlson, points us to one way to address the hiring crunch. Jenn is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti, a non-profit that provides a new pathway to access tech talent, address digital skill shortages, and guide underrepresented groups into the employment pipeline. Apprenti has created a model that meets the needs of both employers and job seekers, and its program is first on the list of Federally recognized apprenticeship programs. Jenn explains how apprenticeships differ from internships because the employer offers robust training and a serious intent to hire. She describes how apprenticeships can meet companies’ needs. And she explains why a tech apprenticeship might be an attractive career route for you, even if you don’t have a college degree. Check out Apprenti here: https://apprenticareers.org/hire/