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DC’s New $1.2M Program Aims to Close the Tech Talent Gap
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The district and a former school chancellor’s startup are partnering to run the initiative, which includes startup incentives and a platform called SkillsNation.
To provide such opportunities beyond the four-year degree model, the district teamed up with a local startup to upskill DC residents in different tech jobs through a $1.2 million investment.
