Work is changing, but in many cases, we aren’t keeping up. New and changing jobs require new and changing skills, and it’s up to training professionals to lead the way.
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The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the Association for Career & Technical Education® (ACTE) announced that they will work together on new programs and strategies designed to ready more people for careers in technology occupations.
When it comes to interpreting data around their own workplace skills shortages, many organizations seem to have a blind spot. Even in 2019 companies of every size are ignoring all the indicators telling that they have an urgent need for ongoing training.
The growing skills gap is a problem that affects everyone. The good news is that there are actions employers can take now to begin moving the needle, including investing in modern learning programs to forge stronger skills.
If it is apparent that there is a skills gap within the company, business leaders and managers are responsible for examining whether it is due to the work environment, employee behavior or leadership and then taking the correct measures to close it.
When is a skills gap not a skills gap? Probably more often than you think. Other factors might be at play that impact the efficacy of the skill. If you jump immediately to “skills gap,” you may miss underlying issues that continue to hamper your...
In today’s market, companies must adapt almost as quickly as new information becomes available. The information-driven era in which we do business today produces insights that shift markets within weeks, days or even hours, depending on the industry.
It’s common knowledge that with digital transformation occurring in the global workplace, there is a growing skills gap. The most forward-thinking organizations will undoubtedly schedule strategy meetings focused on how to remedy this situation.
The evolution of skills is top of mind for professionals in every industry. Adapting to rapid change has become not only a business imperative but also a demand that motivates learning and development strategies.
Pathstream, a startup launched by venture studio Entangled Group that creates educational programs for colleges in partnership with Silicon Valley’s top tech firms, today announced a $12 million Series A investment.