Fall Into Technology Showcase Highlights Organizations Providing Tech Education to Students in the Urban Core

by | Sep 28, 2023 | IT Workforce Development, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Digital Skills Training, Digital Inclusion

For its September meeting, the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion held a showcase featuring presentations by six organizations providing advanced digital skills training to students in the urban core. The following is a brief recap of the goals and programs...

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