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How Fashion Can Build Its Own Tech Talent Pipeline

Waves of Silicon Valley layoffs may create an opportunity for companies in other industries to staff up. Retailers like Nordstrom are looking to the next generation by sponsoring college courses.
A new partnership between Nordstrom and Morehouse College will produce university courses such as Computing Career Exploration and Intro to Tech Product Management.
A new partnership between Nordstrom and Morehouse College will produce university courses such as Computing Career Exploration and Intro to Tech Product Management. (Shutterstock)

By early 2023, several Nordstrom executives will have added a new title to their resumés: College course curriculum writer.

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