Donna Burkett
Employers want to be involved in the educational process. Employers believe a competency-based education system will prepare students to be relevant in the workplace. Employers want to communicate with educators their changing knowledge and skill demands. Employers want courses tailored to their specific industry needs. Employers want students equipped with the knowledge and skills required to become employed and advance in a career path.
Convey their workforce needs Identify requirements for job success which includes success at various career levels Reduction in skills shortage Reduced training costs Relevancy of workers Resource for succession planning Qualified potential job candidates Placement of employees into appropriate jobs Targeted knowledge, skills and abilities. Reduction in skills shortage Identify gaps in training
Personal/Soft skills Interpersonal skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability and reliability Willingness to learn
Academic/Basic Reading Writing Math Science and technology Communication Critical thinking Active learning
Workplace Teamwork Adaptability Customer focus Planning and organizing Creativity Problem solving and decision making Tools and technology
Career readiness certificates Targeted industry clusters Apprenticeships Mentorships, classroom visits, worksite visits, work experience Employer based training in community colleges High growth, high wage occupations Skillshed analysis Workforce needs assessment Career Exploration