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March 22, 2019 by frankbritt

Insights from SXSWEDU 2019 On Closing the Skills Gap

Panel members at SXSWEDU 2019

Closing the middle skills gap was a hot topic of conversation at SXSWEDU 2019, and Penn Foster was right in the middle of the discussion. Panelists from education and workforce development organizations identified four areas of focus that could help close the middle skills gap, creating opportunity for workers and employers alike.

Bringing their ideas to life will require concentrated effort from employers, government and educators. Penn Foster is ready for the challenge. Are you?

Read more about the panel on FosterEDU.

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: middle-skills, skills gap, SXSW, workforce development

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Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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