“There is a massive opportunity and imperative to increase access to economic mobility in a technology-driven economy. The IT certificate initiative reflects Google’s understanding of the transformative role that community colleges across the nation can play in this shift. In just 18 months, 85,000 people have enrolled in this program, and that number will significantly grow as we move toward 100 institutions nationally. Google tapped JFF to lead this work because of our trusted working relationships across the community college ecosystem, our work with leading Fortune 100 companies, and our deep understanding of the innovation landscape that is transforming how education is delivered as we head into the next decade. We’re grateful for the spotlight that Mr. Pichai and Ms. Trump have put on the great work that JFF does day in and day out. It’s a visible example of the role that our organization is increasingly asked to play in shaping our nation’s education and workforce practices.”
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