Software and technology
March 25, 2021
Younger people have the highest digital competency average, putting them in good positions to adapt to growing demands for digital skills. Image credit: Snap, Inc.
By Nora Howe
As the first generation to have grown up with technology, Gen Z is uniquely poised to quickly recover from the pandemic and capitalize on the growing demand for digital skills.
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