The bigger issue is who can work with digital media, and who can work in the digital media industry. There are tons of new companies moving into the district, and there are all these jobs but not enough people to fill them. He didn't know how to work it. There are many more examples like that, w here traditional skills demand basic computer skills. The DMC is a partnership that is attempting to solve problems concerning the digital divide for non-profit community agencies in the mission district.
Digital divide is an international concern.
The DMC, which commissioned the research, is supported by the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Community Development. Directors said this is their first coordinated research effort aimed at understanding the market. We are training blue-collar workers and creating relationships between them and the companies. The DMC works with four other mission-based centers to expand opportunities in New Media to area residents. Information technology companies are looking for skills in potential employees beyond basic competency in English.