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DeLon Thornton
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Associate Producer, CNBC
New York, Washington, D.C., United States
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Biography
DeLon Thornton has a passion for both the technical shooting and digital editorial aspect of journalism. He loves working on breaking news, researching, writing, shooting and finding stories. In addition to his editorial skills, his production skills include intermediate use with Avid, Adobe Premiere, Audition, and Photoshop. Proficient with Sony FS5 and Canon C300 cameras.
Celebrities, politics.
Content
By DeLon Thornton Verified| WRC-TV (Washington, DC) Verified San Jose Mercury News | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesThe United States is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields. The country is expected to need around 1 million additional STEM professionals between 2023 and 2033, with tech job growth outpacing the overall workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By DeLon Thornton Verified| CNBC Verified ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy Amazon, Meta and Google are hiring foreign-born tech workersThe U.S. faces a growing demand for skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields with a need for 1 million more STEM workers by 2033. The H-1B visa program, created in 1990, helps fill this gap by allowing businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields, with 85,000 visas available annually.
By DeLon Thornton Verified| WNBC-TV (New York, NY) Verified The holiday buying season is here, but the familiar rush of shopping and seasonal jobs is taking on a new shape as online shopping continues to shift the work landscape. This year, retailers are expected to add 520,000 seasonal jobs, a drop from last year's 564,000, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The decline signals a larger trend: the growing dominance of e-commerce.
Company Info
CNBC
CNBC, or the Consumer News and Business Channel, is a prominent global business news television channel that launched on April 17, 1989. Founded by former NBC President Bob Wright, CNBC aims to provide viewers with insights into how business events impact their lives and finances. The network has grown to become the world's leading business news media company, reaching over 450 million consumers each month. CNBC offers a variety of services, including 23 hours of live TV programming each weekday, featuring popular shows like *Squawk Box* and *Fast Money*. It operates a 24/7 digital platform that delivers real-time news, analysis, and market data through its website and mobile apps. Additionally, CNBC provides subscription-based services for exclusive content and hosts numerous business events and conferences for networking among executives and thought leaders. With a global presence and more than 20 bureaus worldwide, CNBC also tailors its content for regional audiences through channels like CNBC Asia and CNBC Europe.
Los Gatos, California, United States