CompTIA joins APEC Peru 2024 commitment to create an inclusive and sustainable global digital economy
14 May 2024 - 2:29AM
Representatives from CompTIA, the world’s leading information
technology (IT) certification and training body, shared their
insights on expanding and diversifying the global tech workforce at
this month’s APEC Peru 2024 meetings.
The gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
forum focused on three key issues: trade and investment; innovation
and digitalization; and strong, balanced, secure, sustainable and
inclusive growth.
CompTIA’s Amy Kardel, vice president, higher education and
government strategy, and Leonard Wadewitz, senior account director,
Latin America, contributed to APEC’s Digital Week sessions led by
the forum’s Human Resources Development Working Group.
"Our involvement underscores CompTIA’s dedication to empowering
individuals and communities, fostering inclusivity and driving
growth through education, certification and advocacy in the global
IT sector,” Kardel said.
APEC Digital Week featured experts from international
organizations, private sectors, small businesses, academia and
government to exchange views on best practices and policies related
to trade digitalization, closing the digital divide and digital
sustainability.
"Technology is central to addressing each of these issues,”
Wadewitz said. “Working together to empower people with digital
literacy skills enhances our ability to create sustainable and
inclusive economic growth."
APEC was established in November 1989 to promote greater
prosperity in 21 Asia-Pacific economies. APEC fosters quality
economic growth among its members through economic and technical
cooperation, human security, trade, investment, the digital
economy, economic inclusion, and support for initiatives to improve
sectoral public policies, among other initiatives.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the
world’s leading information technology (IT) certification and
training body. CompTIA is a mission-driven organization committed
to unlocking the potential of every student, career changer or
professional seeking to begin or advance in a technology career.
Millions of current and aspiring technology workers around the
world rely on CompTIA for the training, education and professional
certifications that give them the confidence and skills to work in
tech. https://www.comptia.org/
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
630.678.8468
sostrowski@comptia.org