# Goodwill SoCal trying to close digital divide as more rely on technology amid coronavirus pandemic

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/goodwill-socal-trying-to-close-digital-divide-as-more-rely-on-technology-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/
- Published: 2020-05-23T09:45:52-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Article by Anabel Munoz. As unemployment skyrockets nationwide during the coronavirus pandemic, Goodwill is trying to help those who may not have the needed technology find a job. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KABC) — The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the world to move towards virtual everything, including job hunting. And amid surges in unemployment, there’s a digital divide that widens the gap between those who have the technology and those who don’t. Goodwill Southern California is trying to close that gap. “We are seeing people come in the doors because they don’t have technology,” said Simon Lopez, chief impact officer at Goodwill Southern California. “We’re finding that a lot of the job seekers don’t have the technology and the resources available. So it makes it really difficult for them to go on and utilize some of those virtual services.” […] Click here to view original web page at abc7.com