Are Students Learning the Right Skills? Why Academia Needs to Go Back to the “Basics”

Last year, Forbes published a headline, “Americans rank a Google internship over a Harvard degree.” It seems higher education is quickly losing hold of its value proposition as the best … Continue reading “Are Students Learning the Right Skills? Why Academia Needs to Go Back to the “Basics””


To Close the Skills Gap, Create Industry-Vetted Certificate Programs for Students

Even though experts believe college is still worth the cost, employers question the value to their businesses. Many believe college degrees do not provide graduates with the skills needed in today’s workplace. … Continue reading “To Close the Skills Gap, Create Industry-Vetted Certificate Programs for Students”


The Skills Gap: Employers Expect More Than What College Grads Offer

National surveys have consistently found that businesses have difficulty finding employees with the right skills. Even among college graduates searching for work, employers have found them lacking employable skills. Research … Continue reading “The Skills Gap: Employers Expect More Than What College Grads Offer”