Closing the Digital Skill Divide

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, millions of U.S. companies quickly changed how they did business, and nearly every worker suddenly had to contend with new digital demands. The impact of the digital skill divide became more acute, weighing disproportionately on workers of color and smaller businesses struggling to survive a tumultuous economy. This report takes a first-ever look at the overwhelming demand for digital skills in the U.S. economy in the wake of the pandemic and highlights the benefits of closing the digital skill divide for individuals and families, businesses, and communities. A webinar with the report’s authors will be held on February 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss the findings and implications of this research.