How Communities Can Help Reskill the Workforce

Discover how community-driven initiatives can revolutionize workforce reskilling in this inspiring 15-minute TEDx talk by Juanita Sorrano at TEDxAyala Avenue Women. Explore the power of collaborative efforts in breaking down barriers and empowering marginalized communities to achieve educational and economic success. Learn from Sorrano's diverse experiences, from rural prisons to tech education, as she shares her journey from finance to becoming a full-stack developer and founding CodeConnect. Gain insights into how tech education can be democratized and made accessible to underserved communities through partnerships and local action. Understand the importance of perseverance, lifelong learning, and community engagement in creating opportunities for economic mobility and bridging the skills gap in today's rapidly evolving job market.

How communities can help us reskill the workforce | Juanita Sorrano | TEDxAyala Avenue Women