Miami Dade College Teams Up with SoftBank to Build New Paths to Prosperity in Data Science
Nation s most diverse minority-serving institution partners with multinational tech employer to expand access to data science training and in-demand careers
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Miami Dade College (MDC) announced today a partnership with
SoftBank and
Correlation One that offers students a new path to pursue career opportunities in data science. Known as
Data Science 4 All (DS4A)/Empowerment, the initiative will enable qualifying MDC students to access free training and career guidance to prepare them for success in data science roles. The program is free to qualifying students.
SoftBank Joins Ambitious Initiative to Build a More Equitable Pipeline for Data Science Talent
World s largest tech investor backs Correlation One s pioneering effort to provide free training for 10,000 workers from underrepresented communities across the U.S. and Latin America
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NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Correlation One today announced that SoftBank Group International (SoftBank) is backing Data Science for All / Empowerment (DS4A / Empowerment), a new effort designed to upskill and prepare job-seekers from underserved communities for data science careers. DS4A / Empowerment aims to train at least 10,000 people from underrepresented communities prioritizing those who are Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and U.S. military veterans over the next three years, providing new pathways to economic opportunity in the world s fastest-growing industries.