Beyond the Skills Gap, Tools and Tactics for an Evolving Economy
Academic leaders, economists, and employers are constantly debating whether or not there’s a “skills gap.” Even as hiring becomes more skills-based, and alternative credentials gain traction, employers still expect new hires to have a strong liberal-arts foundation, including skills like critical thinking and communication.
The Chronicle's latest report, "Career-Ready Education: Beyond the Skills Gap, tools and Tactics for an Evolving Economy," moves past the definitions of the skills gap and the accompanying blame game and explores the forces driving change, the challenges ahead, ways to structure academic programs to foster employability, and strategies for building effective relationships with employers.
