Post by Center on Rural Innovation

Rural communities are full of talent, ambition, and problem-solvers. But strong tech pathways need more than technical training if we want more rural residents to access tech careers and thrive in them Learners also need the soft skills, exposure, and support that help turn opportunity into long-term success. That is one of the clearest lessons from our work: strong rural tech talent pipelines are built when employers, educators, and community partners work together to meet learners where they are and prepare them for where they want to go. Building a stronger rural innovation economy means investing in the whole pathway, not just the technical piece. Read more in our latest blog by two of our rural tech workforce experts, Shaniqua Corley-Moore and Cameryn Mitchell – 🔗https://ow.ly/qY8k50YGJvo #SoftSkills #TechTraining #RuralInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #TechTalent #DigitalSkilling #RuralAmerica #SoftSkills