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Two Approaches to Closing the Skills Gap – One of Which Actually Works
Surveys consistently show that employers believe they face a shortage of qualified workers.
The Adult Skills Survey: A Second Look at the US Results
The US is falling dangerously behind in the global skills race and needs to address weaknesses across its education system.
One in Six American Adults Lacks Basic Skills: The PIAAC Results and Implications
The United States failed to score above the cross-country average on any of the three assessed skills.
Broad-Based Knowledge or Technical Skills? Employers Say We’ll Take Both – Along With a Few Years of Experience
A recent survey nicely captures the near total lack of agreement on the mix of knowledge and skills today’s college graduates need.