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In the News: "New initiative aims to diversify tech talent"
The Innovation Institute, an economic development agency housed within the larger quasi-governmental organization the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, has just launched an initiative aimed at increasing diversity in local tech industries.
Via The Bay State Banner.
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