Survey suggests big gap between workers' skills, employer needs

Survey suggests big gap between workers' skills, employer needs



http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/biz/04-17-2011-CAREERS---WORKER-SKILLS-STUDY

[quote="Need2Bworking"]Survey suggests big gap between workers' skills, employer needs



Stephen M. Wing, President of Corporate Voices for Working Families, said: "The focus on college too often excludes the demand for those who hold two-year associate degrees and trade-specific credentials. Despite the conventional wisdom that bachelor's degrees are critical to success, the job market of the future will demand a vast new supply of talented graduates of a diverse range of postsecondary programs, including those that are two years or less. Not recognizing the value of these degrees is hindering our efforts to meet the needs of employers."

[quote="mrgolf"]

Need2Bworking wrote:Survey suggests big gap between workers' skills, employer needs



Stephen M. Wing, President of Corporate Voices for Working Families, said: "The focus on college too often excludes the demand for those who hold two-year associate degrees and trade-specific credentials. Despite the conventional wisdom that bachelor's degrees are critical to success, the job market of the future will demand a vast new supply of talented graduates of a diverse range of postsecondary programs, including those that are two years or less. Not recognizing the value of these degrees is hindering our efforts to meet the needs of employers."

Two years...Four Years....it does not matter....These darn employers are too picky.....They are discriminating and it is their own fault that if they cannot find workers....There are plenty of qualified people to take these jobs but because of one thing or another......the employers does not want to give people a chance....I am so sick of these complaints from these employers......HIRE PEOPLE ALREADY....and stop the DISCRIMINATING...