Bridging the Skills Gap with John Akkara

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Bridging the Skills Gap with John Akkara

“Bridging the Skills Gap” CARE to Lead® Video Series Interview with John Akkara

Watch the full interview with Cynthia Corsetti 

John Akkara’s journey from immigrant student to CEO is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when opportunity meets purpose. In this episode, he shares how Smoothstack is disrupting the tech hiring model, expanding access, and building equity into the future of IT. His story is rich with lessons on leadership, resilience, and the value of giving others a chance to rise. If you need a dose of inspiration and innovation, this one’s not to be missed.

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