Cost, inflexible formats, and misalignment with goals or industry demand are reported barriers to educational and training opportunities¶

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Currency · newest study 2024 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2029: baselines and conditions change

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q2 i? Participants reported that bootcamp costs, inflexible learning formats, lack of wrap-around supports, and training misaligned with career goals hindered upskilling and retention in programs. → Bria Carter 2024

Evidence¶

Bria Carter 2024¶

Bria Carter, Britney Jacobs, Zohal Shah, Chioma Aso-Hernandez. (2024). Lift Every Voice in Tech: Co-Designed Recommendations to Support Black Workers and Learners Seeking to Enter and Advance in Technology Industry Career Pathways. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/5dcf2bc8-f40c-4942-96a4-c4a5bda965e3 doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/219

q2 · i? · qualitative · r3

Qualitative thematic analysis of interview, survey, and design session data. Participants reported bootcamp costs of $15,000, caregiving and work conflicts with training schedules, and education that "did not align with their goals or did not fully align with the demandsof the tech industry."

"some cited how the cost of educational/ training (e.g., $15,000bootcamps) coupled with individuals already experiencing financial struggles (e.g., managing child careand housing costs) make it difficult to upskill in tech."

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