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Enhancing the Faculty Role in Student Career Readiness

January 31, 2024 · 15 Min Read

Rapid technological advancement has upended traditional views about job-skill requirements and workforce preparation, placing new demands on educational systems. That is particularly true for systems that serve low-income students and students of color, who face multiple barriers in a competitive and selective hiring environment. Public institutions, and especially community colleges, are distinctly positioned to engage with employers in the transition to a skills-based economy to better prepare students for the future of work.

KEY WORDS: Career skills, competencies, readiness