New research highlights racial disparities in the workforce in Seattle and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery
A comprehensive racial equity agenda for the region s workforce is essential to the future economy
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SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A new report shows that despite Seattle s reputation as a progressive beacon of economic vitality, deep racial inequities remain in the labor market that are made worse by the pandemic. Using disaggregated data analysis, the report identifies workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.
Advancing Workforce Equity in Seattle: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan C
New research highlights racial inequities in the Bay Area workforce and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery
A broad racial equity agenda for the region s workforce is a cornerstone of the future economy
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A new report shows that despite the San Francisco Bay Area s reputation for innovation and prosperity, deep racial inequities are built into the regional economy and disproportionately impact people of color. The report analyzes disaggregated data to identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.
Advancing Workforce Equity in the Bay Area: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, ReWork the Bay, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, highlights s
Top 10 in-demand cyber security skills for 2021
List of needed security skills is long and growing. Here s what experts say is driving the demand Credit: Kevin (C00)
Jimmy Sanders has a long list of work to do, so he wants a security team that can handle the multitude of tasks ahead – from advancing his company’s zero trust security strategy to securing its cloud deployments to deploying machine learning solutions.
Team members must be able to do all that at scale, as well as shift gears and up-skill as quickly as business needs shift, technology evolves and security risks change. In fact, Sanders puts “comfortable with change” as one of the most in-demand skills for 2021, alongside internal drive and the ability to be self-directed with work.
The massive SolarWinds breach drove home the point that the cybersecurity threat only gets worse with time, the stakes higher – and the tools more sophisticated. With the cost of cybercrime estimated to reach $6 trillion globally in 2021, there is a staggering demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals to combat these threats and manage cyber defenses. The New York Times reports there will be 3.5 million open cybersecurity jobs across the globe in 2021.
There is already a 0% unemployment rate in the security field. That rate has stayed consistent since 2011 and shows no sign of changing. So anyone with experience or education in cybersecurity should have no problem finding a job.