Closing the digital skills gap with young talent

Editor’s note

Dear readers,

The economic future is increasingly tied to technology. As we make this shift, employers are already looking to fill jobs that are more demanding, more specialised and more technical.

Raj Uttamchandani, COO and CPO at MaRS Discovery District, outlines why the next generation is critical to closing the digital skills gap, ensuring success in tomorrow’s organisations.

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