January 23, 2013
Addressing the nation’s skills gap is “not getting the attention it deserves and needs” because it’s not a partisan or controversial issue, says Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).
: Center for Education and Workforce
January 11, 2013
The results of an annual survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported a 3.4% increase in starting wages for college grads over last year.
January 7, 2013
Since it turns out that the Mayans were wrong about the apocalypse, it seems as though we have to start 2013 rededicated to solving our skills gap crisis.
November 8, 2012
Regardless of how you might feel about the outcome of the Presidential election, the sheer scope and size of running such a campaign is absolutely remarkable. With moving pieces all over the map and variables galore, you cannot help but be impressed by anyone—whether it was George W.
November 5, 2012
In education, it’s pretty easy and uncomfortably common to see the finger of blame get pointed in someone else’s direction. Here’s how it usually goes: colleges blame high schools for not getting students prepared to succeed. High schools blame middle schools.
October 25, 2012
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education announced that for the first time in 15 years, enrollment in higher education has declined.
October 19, 2012
By Sean Hackbarth
As if oil and gas permit restrictions on federal lands and ill-considered regulation weren’t big enough obstacles to energy development, the lack of skilled workers is also hamstringing the energy industry and our economy.
October 2, 2012
The National Football League (NFL) was recently engaged in a lengthy labor battle with the union that represents its referees—the National Football League Referees Association (NFLRA).