Beyond the Skills Gap, Tools and Tactics for an Evolving Economy
The job market is evolving. Sixty-two percent of employers have either adopted or are exploring a skills-based hiring approach that de-emphasizes degrees, according to a recruiting trends report by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute. In order to maintain relevance, increase enrollment, and graduate employable students, it is essential that your institution looks for opportunities to develop and grow its academic programs.
The Chronicle's report, "Career-Ready Education," moves past the definitions of the skills gap and the accompanying blame game. It explores the forces driving change and the challenges ahead, ways to restructure academic programs and innovate from within, and how to alleviate some of the barriers graduates face when starting their careers.
