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December 17, 2019 by frankbritt

Colleges must speak employers’ language on skills training


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As more employers are looking to offer education as a benefit to train their workers with new skills, there is increased need for education providers to speak two languages. Employers are looking for job readiness and consistency. Workers are looking for employment and income improvements. We need to adapt to provide value to both. Read more about workforce planning and what education providers need to do to teach the skills employers are looking for on educationdive.com

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation Tagged With: benefits, middle-skills, online education, skills, skills gap

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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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