New York City program teaches next generation of tech workers

The creating of new tech roles, such as data scientist, is prompting educational institutions to revise or create new curricula and programs tailored to preparing students for careers in the IT industry. One school in New York City melds high-school and college courses into a six-year degree, with program input from IBM.

By AL BAKER

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