SKILLS GAP

Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

Business Leaders Skip COP30 in Belem for Sao Paulo

While world leaders are in Belem for the COP30 climate talks, many business leaders are choosing to stay in Sao Paulo. This is not a coincidence. Sao Paulo is Brazil's business hub, making it easier for executives to meet and discuss climate finance. Most of these business leaders have no plans to visit Belem, where the main climate negotiations will take place. One...

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

The AI Skills Crisis: How Businesses Can Bridge the Gap

The tech world is facing a significant challenge: a growing shortage of AI skills. This issue has become more pronounced, with almost double the number of tech leaders acknowledging a skills gap in their organizations compared to the previous year. This rapid increase highlights the urgent need for businesses to adapt and find solutions. The demand for AI expertise ...

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Feb 09 2025EDUCATIONAL

Latino Workers Race Against the Clock: Tech Skills or Left Behind?

Latinos are a big part of the workforce in fields like agriculture, construction, retail and food services. These fields are starting to use more automation. Some people are left out because they don’t have the right digital skills. Latinos working in these fields are at risk. They might get left behind by automation. Workers face barriers like not being able to spe...

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Filling the Future's Toolbox: Why Trade Skills Matter

The Dallas area's economic foundation is built on the strength of its workforce. Investing in education is a strategic decision that directly impacts the region's future and its people. Well-educated communities experience stability, higher incomes, lower unemployment rates, and consistent growth. However, the Dallas area is facing a pressing challenge: a widening g...

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