The Markle Foundation and Microsoft partner to accelerate a skills-based labor market for the digital economy

NEW YORK and REDMOND, Wash. On Wednesday, the Markle Foundation and Microsoft Corp. announced a three-year partnership to expand Markle's Skillful initiative, a data-driven approach to connecting American workers and businesses in a rapidly evolving labor market. While advances in technology have helped the economy overall, some American workers are being displaced. Jobs in growing sectors increasingly require new skills earned through a post-secondary degree, certificate or credentialing program. Particularly vulnerable are the nearly seven out of 10 Americans who have transferable skills, but not a four-year college degree. Click here for more.

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