Capital One is Funding Digital Skills. Here’s Why. — Inside Philanthropy

If your boss told you to tweet something for her, would you know what to do? How about if she asked you to help with the company’s website or database management?

If you don’t have these skills at the ready, you’re not alone. Now, Capital One, along with the Obama administration, is launching a new effort to get more workers prepared for the challenges of a digitally-intensive labor market.

While many job sectors took a big hit in the Great Recession, one area where growth consistently rises is jobs requiring digital skills. So you can see why Capital One is homing in on this area as it pushes into workforce development—one of several big banks now focusing big philanthropic dollars on helping bridge the divide between employer needs and the current population of job-seekers.

via Another Bank Is Giving Big to Boost Worker Skills. Here’s Why. – Inside Philanthropy: Fundraising Intelligence – Inside Philanthropy.

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