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TechTankIs Biden’s American Jobs Plan the beginning of a Tech New Deal?President Biden’s American Jobs Plan promises to generate more than 19 million jobs for U.S. workers, with an emphasis on blue collar occupations, rural communities, and communities most impacted by climate change. A key component of the plan is to expand high-quality and reliable broadband internet to all Americans. On this episode of the TechTank podcast, host Nicol Turner Lee talks with experts about economic trends associated with the critical infrastructure investments included in the plan, Why America Needs a Tech New Deal, and what opportunities and challenges exist for job growth in the tech sec...2021-06-1452 min
Let's Get Digital with Carrie CharlesUnderstanding And Solving The 5G Skills Gap With Dr. Rikin ThakkerA fast and efficient wireless system is truly an excellent tool to use in today's digital world as it opens a lot of opportunities. With everything almost done digital, having a proper connection is a must. However, without a well-targeted plan and strategy, bridging the 5G skills gap would be impossible. Dr. Rikin Thakker saw this opening as an opportunity to help others through the smart use of technology. Carrie Charles interviews the Chief Technology Officer of the Wireless Infrastructure Association to explain how they are using wireless technology to provide utmost convenience to everyone. Dr. Thakker also discusses ho...2021-01-1126 min