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The future of the US digital economy depends on equitable access to its jobs ========== Highly digital jobs account for over 25% of U.S. jobs as of November 19, 2024, up from 18% in 2010 and 9% in 2002; CEM jobs pay an average of $122,000 annually, compared to the national average of $65,000; Half of CEM jobs are concentrated in 30 metropolitan areas; Women and Black, Latino, Hispanic, and Indigenous workers are underrepresented in CEM occupations; Proactive policies are needed to reduce disparities by race and gender; Federal investments aim to address demographic and geographic divides; Emerging political efforts threaten to roll back support for underrepresented groups; Sustained investment and new approaches are essential for a competitive digital economy. #DigitalEconomy #CemJobs #Equity #Workforce #Technology #Policy #Employment #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicGrowth https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-future-of-the-us-digital-economy-depends-on-equitable-access-to-its-jobs/