Skill Shapes: The Matchmaker the Job Market Needs
You can’t judge a job by its title. The same role can actually require different combinations of skills, called “skill shapes,” depending on the industry, employer and region. People have …
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Innovator Spotlight: Advancing targeted learning with technology
Technology continues to transform jobs across industries. Educators and institutions on campuses and online, in postsecondary institutions and workforce training, are challenged to keep up and stay relevant. With advancements …
Innovator Spotlight: Co-op finds winning formula in learning + working
There is no clear ecosystem designed to connect the dots between learning and work. While internships and apprenticeship models have a long history, they are not always widely available. The University of Cincinnati co-op program seeks to change that.
Developing the human side of skills
GLEAC collaborates with schools, businesses, and governments to identify areas of growth for users tied to specific job roles or industries. It then helps measure and report with ongoing feedback on learner outcomes and overarching organizational impact over time.
Does your resume leave out your most hirable traits?
Soft skills are at a premium in today’s job market. In a 2013 survey, nearly 44 percent of senior executives reported that candidates’ lack of soft skills, such as communication and critical thinking, made it difficult to fill jobs. But many workers are already developing these skills every day. Here are some ways to call attention to those skills.
Innovator Spotlight: Breaking traditions in tech hiring
By working closely with employers, SV Academy is creating an approach to training and hiring that emphasizes merit over educational background and past tech work experience when evaluating candidates.
Advancing adult careers: How the power of networking can help underresourced communities
Strada Institute is curious about what experts are saying is necessary to help adults navigate their work and learning so they can succeed in today’s labor market. Here, those experts …
Innovator Spotlight: Making skills stand out
Skillist has created a skills-based application system that enables job-seekers to apply for positions based on their skills, rather than degree or other proxies…
