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IEEE Young Professionals Help Bridge the U.S. Tech Skills Gap

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A new report found the U.S. faces a significant shortage of skilled engineers and technical workers, which could limit the country's ability to innovate and advance technology.

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The IEEE Young Professionals group organized an event called the IEEE Buildathon to provide practical, industry-relevant training for students and early-career engineers in areas like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to help address the U.S. tech skills gap identified in a recent government report.

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