CTA Collaborating With Boys & Girls Clubs in DC to Promote STEM Learning

Promoting STEM learning and career development is the goal of a CTA collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to address the worsening U.S. tech-talent shortage, said the association Friday. CTA wants to help local students “better understand the career opportunities the tech field offers and learn the skills they'll need in the workforce of today and tomorrow,” it said. CTA hopes through the partnership to “demystify STEM and create a rich pipeline for future tech jobs,” said Tiffany Moore, senior vice president-political and industry affairs. U.S. demand for skilled tech workers is rising, but tech company optimism for finding the right talent is waning, a CTA survey last year found (see 1810150005).