Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Employers say college grads lack needed skills, but that could be changing, survey finds - Hallie Busta, HigherEd Dive

Employers remain confident in the value of higher education but continue to think new graduates lack the skills needed to succeed in the workplace, according to a survey of nearly 500 executives and hiring managers. It is the Association of American Colleges and Universities' seventh survey of employers, and past iterations showed a similar disconnect between companies and colleges. However, the latest findings show graduates are getting better at communicating their skills and that employers' views vary by age.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/employers-say-college-grads-lack-needed-skills-but-that-could-be-changing/597821/