Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Tech Workforce

with Dr. JR Sledge of Per Scholas Detroit

They offer free training for a career in IT and are committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech workforce with 85% of their graduates being people of color. Dr. JR Sledge, Senior Managing Director of Per Scholas Detroit, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are committed to creating a more diverse workforce in the IT field.

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Dec 13, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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