A charity is asking businesses to donate any spare computer desktops or laptops to regional and rural classrooms. 

23 percent of students don't have access to a device but four in five Australians believe digital skills are essential to the workplace. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to WorkVentures Chief Executive Caroline McDaid, who says students in the bush are already at a disadvantage.

A charity is asking businesses to donate any spare computer desktops or laptops to regional and rural classrooms.&nbsp;
23 percent of students don't have access to a device but four in five Australians believe digital skills are essential to the workplace.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to WorkVentures Chief Executive Caroline McDaid, who says students in the bush are already at a disadvantage.

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