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Wed, Jul 20, 2011 -- 9:30 AM

Silicon Valley Economy


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Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto.
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Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto.

A new study on Silicon Valley employment shows companies are hiring scores of high-tech workers. But the study also reveals a looming shortage of employees with the skills needed for these jobs. What are workers and the companies that hire them looking for?

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Stephen Levy, director of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy and member of the NOVA Workforce Board, which participated in the study
  • Chris Galy, director of talent for Intuit and member of the Nova Workplace Board

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