How higher ed, industry can prep students for the workforce of the future - Riia O'Donnell, Education Dive

It's estimated that by 2020 almost 80% of jobs will require some degree of technical skills. The lack of confidence on the part of teachers and the estimated need may be dire news for employers. In a separate PwC survey, 79% of CEOs in the U.S. are concerned the shortage of people with key skills could impact their companies' growth. At the college level, it's estimated that 50% of subject knowledge acquired in the first year of a four-year tech degree will be outdated by graduation. https://www.educationdive.com/news/how-higher-ed-industry-can-prep-students-for-the-workforce-of-the-future/533200/