Latinos hurt by digital divide, report says – Lack of computer skills might affect employment, some say
Tagged: family, parentsPosted on: March 28th, 2007“On the other hand, his parents, Mexican natives who speak only Spanish, are estranged from the electronic machines. The family doesnt own a computer.
In comparison, 71 percent of non-Latino whites surveyed said they go online regularly, and 60 percent of non-Latino blacks reported they routinely access the web.
“More and more employers presuppose computer skills in job applicants so not having those skills would tend to make an applicant less competitive,” said John Balling, the executive director of integrated technology services at Willamette University.”
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