ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Although New York's technology sector is growing, its public schools can't keep up with the demand for basic computer skills, according to a new report. "Closing New York State's Computing Education Gaps" from the Center for an Urban Future details how and where the state lags behind in preparing students for tech careers despite expensive investments in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

"We'll end up seeing workers from other states filling the jobs we've created" if the economy continues growing without better access to computer classes in schools, according to Tom O'Connell, founder of CSForNY, a group working to expand computer science education. He said that schools need support from the governor and state education leaders to build a strong talent

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