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The forces of globalization and technological change have transformed our economy in recent decades, causing many low skilled jobs to vanish and higher skilled jobs to emerge. Many Americans understandably feel left behind by these changes.
Now that the election has finally come to a close, it’s time to refocus our energy on solving the challenges facing this country. And one of those challenges is connecting people to jobs.
Today’s worker will tune out yesterday’s leader. Here’s how you can adapt.
The future of American competitiveness and the American Dream rely on the ingenuity of its workforce.
Earlier this month, the U.S.
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Editor's note: This originally appeared on Working Nation's website.
Business Leaders from 10 States to Pilot Chamber’s Workshops to Close Skills Gap
It wasn’t long ago when a person in the United States could make a middle class living as long as he or she had an alarm clock and a good work ethic. These jobs often required routine work where a person didn’t need to have broad skill sets to earn a decent living. But, times have changed.
Imagine interviewing a candidate who lacks interpersonal skills and has less-than-average communication abilities. Immediately, the candidate may be moved to the bottom stack of applicants, regardless of his or her education and experience.
