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🌟 Bridging the Gap: Unpacking the Disconnect Between Degrees and Skills In this eye-opening video, Kim K., delves into how government initiatives have long advocated for skill-focused hiring practices. Despite this, a significant skills gap persists in our workforce. Let's explore together how investing in people's potential beyond degrees is key to tackling this challenge head-on. It's time to rethink our approach to talent acquisition and development! 💼🚀 Watch the full video down below! #SkillsGap #FutureOfWork #InvestInSkills #BridgingTheGap #DegreesVsSkills #SkillFocusedHiring #WorkforceGap #InvestInPotential #TalentAcquisition #DevelopmentStrategies #RethinkApproach #SkillsOverDegrees #ClosingTheGap https://lnkd.in/garfnBwW

Unfortunately this education system made us corporate slaves. The traditional education system often feels like a trap, conditioning us to be job seekers instead of innovators. Designed during the British colonial era, it emphasizes numbers and titles over true skill development and capability enhancement. #educationReform #Innovation #SkillDevelopment #FutureOfWork #JobCreators #CriticalThinking #Empower

🌟 Tackling Teacher Attrition: A Key to Stronger Schools 🌟 Teacher attrition affects both academic outcomes and school reputation. Here's how schools can address it: ✅ Fair Compensation & Workload: Align salaries with workloads and provide support staff. ✅ Professional Growth: Offer training, clear career paths, and rewards for excellence. ✅ HR Practices: Hire passionate teachers, provide feedback channels, and foster mentorship. ✅ Positive Environment: Promote work-life balance and celebrate achievements. ✅ Engaged Leadership: Communicate openly and involve teachers in decisions. Retaining teachers means investing in student success and a school’s future. Let’s make it a priority! #Education #TeacherRetention #SchoolLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing

Skill development is vital for all—whether in formal jobs, the gig economy or other forms of employment. The Global Education Meeting is unfolding solutions to the economic, geopolitical, social & environmental challenges impacting the future of work. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJpGmgHh

🚀 Transforming the Workforce Through Education 🚀 The future of work lies in community-led education initiatives that bridge the gap between industry needs and available skills. Discover how a new pilot program is reshaping workforce development through local partnerships. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-sEMPjX #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityEducation #FutureOfWork

To serve today’s learners, who are looking for a pathway that leads to a good job, #PostsecondaryEd institutions must be more connected to the local labor market to understand workforce needs. Click the link to learn more about this and other #Trends #AscendiumEP is watching in 2025. https://bit.ly/4gd3j0J

As the cost of college continues to be a barrier to attaining a degree or credential, workforce partnerships and employer provided benefits can expand access to affordable, career-connected higher education opportunities. Practitioners and policymakers can help ensure that these partnerships are designed through a lens of learner-centered design. Check out the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice (CHEPP)'s new issue brief on driving learner success through #WorkforcePartnerships in #HigherEd.