Does Not Compute: Are Millennials Really that Tech Savey?

Although American millennials are the first generation of "digital natives"--that is, people who grew up with computers and the internet--they are not very tech savvy. That fact would probably come as a shock to most Americans--especially to millennials themselves. After all, millennials are glued to their phones, tablets, and other devices. Many assume that using technology often means using it well.

The High Cost of Low Technology Skills in the U.S.--and What We Can Do About It.

But what a recent analysis by Change the Equation's research team reveals that U.S. Millennials' skill levels are well below those of other developed countries yet they self-assess as being technically competent ...  and it's  costing them career opportunities.  Read more about Change the Equation's research analysis, based on  the 2012 Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) survey.

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