More students than ever before say the primary reason they are going to college is to get a job. In order to better prepare students to start careers, and to maintain relevance in an increasingly competitive landscape, many institutions have adapted their offerings for a more skills-based market. The challenge is ensuring that students graduate with both the liberal arts fundamentals and the technical skills employers expect.
The Chronicle's latest 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, how institutions can restructure academic programs and innovate from within, and the barriers graduates face when starting their careers.
