The future of work

Why Skills are Taking Center Stage

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About this webinar

The following topics were covered in this webinar:

  • The role of skills-based hiring in the workforce
  • How learners and job seekers use digital credentials
  • The top skills to learn and leverage in this ever-changing world of work, especially in regards to social capital
  • Tips to help today's workers and adult students use skills to get the most from today's opportunities and tomorrow's possibilities

Workplace insights

Findings suggest focusing on skills development could help unlock talent potential, which is also supported by studies from workforce research leaders McKinsey and Deloitte.

74%

of workers recognize new skills are essential to staying ahead in their career

44%

of employers say their top hiring challenge is a lack of well-qualified applicants

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Speakers

Doris Savron

Doris Savron
Vice Provost, Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum
University of Phoenix

Doris Savron has nearly 25 years of experience in higher education in a variety of settings.

Lucy Fernandez

Lucy Fernandez
Manager, Solutions Design & Delivery
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Lucy Fernandez is a manager at Jobs for the Future. 

Sharon Leu

Sharon Leu
Executive in Residence, JFFLabs
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Sharon Leu is an Executive in Residence at JFFLabs at Jobs for the Future.