What do students want, versus the skills employers want? Major League Hacking are building a bridge.
Tech Talks31 Tammi 2023

What do students want, versus the skills employers want? Major League Hacking are building a bridge.

We're tackling skills, as well as creating an environment that's inclusive, welcoming and encourages play and innovation. How? Via the communities built in Major League Hacking's chapters. Over a third of US students come into contact with MLH, so Jon and his team are doing something right. What do new people and new ideas allow an organisation to do? Transform. We learn from one of the very best with Nokia's Head of the Global Enterprise Business. Chris Johnson. If you want more from Tech Talks sign up to Tech Talks Extra: www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-ta…tra-signup-form

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