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Unemployment spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the country is still recovering financially, and digital literacy represents a significant barrier for many people. According to a report by Pew Research Center, only 40% of American adults can answer basic digital literacy questions.

Access our achieved virtual event and learn how to address digital literacy and provide readiness strategies that will improve digital equity.

Learn about Skill Finder, a world-first global marketplace of digital skills and micro-credentials that enables digital literacy, upskilling, reskilling, and career pathway creation for all citizens. Skill Finder provides access to thousands of free online courses from the world's most successful tech companies, skills providers, massive open online course (MOOC) providers, and local training companies.

Plus, hear first-hand from Ka’ala Souza of Digital Ready Hawaii on the strategies taken by the State of Hawaii to understand and address digital equity in their communities and drive change.

With various funding sources available to government organizations, the opportunity to support digital literacy programs and upskill your workforce is now achievable.

In this achieved event we discuss:

• The increased priority of digital equity across the public and private sectors
• Enablement programs to accelerate upskilling and reskilling in your community 
• Our Skill Finder 6–12-week action plan for citizen digital skills enablement
• The perpetual change driven by COVID and why an accelerated pivot towards digital literacy is essential for success in everyday life