Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
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Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#2always remember: the industry's involvement in CS education has less to do with philanthropy and goodwill than it does with lowering the cost of labor over the long term
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#3Great! They won't need to offshore any more work! Or rely on exploiting H1B's!
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#4I am glad to see Google doing something like this.
All of humanity growing together towards a brighter future for everyone is truly our highest calling.
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#5So this means there are new open positions for foreigners/H1B at Google?
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#6Stated differently, "Google commits $1B to flood the market with newbie tech workers, and to grow future client businesses".
The cynic in me can clearly see their interest in the effects of this grant, but thinking on it more that interest might serve us better in the long run. I just hope the community gains from that money before it makes it's way back to Google.
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#7Has this anything to do with the DOJ investigating tech worker visas?
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#8Actually spending $10 million. Talking about $1 billion over 5 years.
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#9always remember: the industry's involvement in CS education has less to do with philanthropy and goodwill than it does with lowering the cost of labor over the long term
Hey, better than supporting H1B exploitation.
Re: Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for high-tech jobs
#10Stated differently: "In light of recent criticism on its ability to import foreign, cheap labor, Google commits to improving their public image for American labor"