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Skill-Based Education Gains Traction Among Gen Z, Redefining Career Readiness

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Two-thirds of the youth who did not pursue a non-degree education pathway reported that they would have considered it if they had known more about those programs. This suggests that there is a substantial information gap that could be addressed in high school and early career education.

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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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The need for this (and the gap in the market for training) resulted in the development of an organizational body, called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills. Mary Jacobson, M.D.,

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AI Advancements in the Workplace Spark Employee Anxiety and Skills Gap Concerns

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What’s going on: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is causing some anxiety among employees, with many fearing that their skills could become obsolete in the near future. Despite this, there is a notable skills gap in AI proficiency.

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1 in 3 Workers Say They’ll Seek New Employment with Education Opportunities

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If you had the opportunity to expand your skill set, increase your knowledge and get a degree – would you? What if your employer was willing to cover any costs associated with this type of upskilling/education? . 1 in 3 of employees said it’s very likely they’ll search for new employment that supports continued education .

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Could Hiring “Hidden Workers” Solve Your Skills Shortage?

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Refreshing job descriptions and applying “affirmative” logic to the hiring workflow can help companies attract hidden skilled workers. Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent reveals how uncovering these candidates can help organisations overcome skills shortages while becoming more diverse and inclusive.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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Is Generation Z Unprepared for the Workforce or Are Leaders Misunderstanding Them?

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The survey included responses from 1,243 business leaders, revealing that 40% consider recent graduates unprepared for the work environment, with 94% of this group admitting to sometimes or always avoiding hiring them.

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