Though a college degree is still the primary measure employers look to when hiring, other qualifications — certificates, apprenticeships, technical credentials, even online games and industry-specific challenges used to assess candidates — are increasingly popular. Academic leaders must be constantly looking for new opportunities to develop academic programs that prepare students for an evolving job market.
The Chronicle's report,
"Career-Ready Education," moves past the definitions of the skills gap and the accompanying blame game to explore the forces driving change and the challenges ahead. By innovating from within, institutions can develop their programs to better prepare students to start or advance their careers.
