Closing the skills gap

Ninety-two percent of executives say there’s a skills gap, but only 11 percent say post-secondary systems are actively preparing students for the workforce. If nothing is done, there may be six million unfilled jobs by 2020. Fortunately, community colleges, associations, and industry partners are working together on a solution.

Soft skills are in demand

When people talk about technical skills in education, it’s usually pretty clear which skills are needed, how they can be taught, and who is responsible for teaching them. Soft skills, on the other hand, are often viewed as a skill set that students should pick up as part of their overall education, but what are they exactly?

Learn what soft skills are and why they matter →

Sparking an interest that lasts

Educators play a fundamental role in building the curiosity, ambition, and lifelong love of learning that makes anything possible. One professor’s approach brought out the best in his student and helped shape her success.

Discover how he inspired his student to pursue a teaching career →