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Apprenticeships are one of the oldest forms of education in human history, but there¡¯s something about them that still captures our imagination. It probably has something to do with their brilliant simplicity: if you want to learn a new skill, the most direct route is to just start practicing it under the supervision of an expert. It makes sense that the best learning happens when you¡¯re developing your skills in a real-world context ¡ª while earning an actual paycheck. 

With employers facing a historically tight labor market and an economy still recovering in the wake of the pandemic (not to mention declining college enrollment and mounting skepticism about the value of the four-year degree), workers and employers alike are in search of new solutions to these persistent problems ¡ª and are turning to apprenticeships. 

To help address these workforce challenges, we¡¯re launching GA Apprenticeships, Powered by Interapt, a tech apprenticeship solution designed to fast-track high-potential, overlooked talent into careers in software engineering, data, and cybersecurity. With the launch of GA Apprenticeships, employers will gain a derisked opportunity to onboard entry-level tech talent ¡ª while also enabling apprentices to earn a salary as they learn alongside senior-level developers. 

Read on to get a taste of what¡¯s involved. 

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We¡¯ve been hearing it for over a decade: there isn¡¯t enough tech talent to meet rising workforce demand. This story is nothing new¡ªenterprises have struggled since well before the pandemic to attract and retain technically inclined candidates, let alone diverse technical talent. In a to-come study, we found that 90% of HR leaders are concerned that they won¡¯t be able to fill their open tech positions.  

Hold on, we know what you¡¯re thinking: we¡¯re entering a global recession. This may be true, but the fact remains: the tech skills required to stay afloat¡ªlet alone compete¡ªare on the rise, without talent to fill the gap. And the gap is substantial, with nearly seven times as many current job openings there are annual computer science graduates. In fact, as of October 2022 Comptia reported 317,000 tech job vacancies in the US alone. 

But businesses aren¡¯t the only ones struggling to connect the dots. According to a recent study from LHH, 77% of workers are aware that they have a skills gap. The shortage is particularly prominent in individual contributor roles¡ªwhere only 36% say their company invests in the skills employees need to get the job done. These workers are often left either feeling stuck in undesirable positions¡ªor forced to seek opportunities to grow elsewhere. 

As we enter a new year with new challenges, what will technology and talent leaders have to look out for in 2023? 

We know that diversity in the workplace is not only the right approach¡ªbut a sure path to greater innovation and profitability too. Diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors and 15% more likely to perform above industry medians. In the United States, for every 10% increase in senior team racial and ethnic diversity, there is a corresponding 0.8% rise in earnings. Inclusive companies are 1.7 times more likely to innovate and are 70% more likely to capture new markets. 

And yet¡­ only 44% of companies have a clear, actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Even when a program is in place to attract and train diverse candidates, it can be difficult to find the right talent to take part. 

We checked in with Kurdin Bazaz, Staff Design Program Manager at ServiceNow, a cloud-based workflow platform based in San Diego, to discuss how 足球竞彩网 Assembly built a talent pipeline that helped her organization meet its DEI goals. If your company is struggling to make diversity a reality, her experience may help illuminate the path forward.??