Skill Survey Results

• Stephanie Hockenberry presented results from the survey we conducted of employers about skill gaps.
• Professional skills
  • Wheeling Park HS has the “Habits of Work” curriculum and rubric they use with students.
  • Some of the intangibles students get in college but not high school
  • Basic life skills are important
  • Being able to have conversations
• How to develop skills
  • Chamber could have videos on website
• How to get the word out about job postings.
• What do employers want out of this? Finding students is difficult.

Microcredentials

The group also discussed microcredentials, which are short-term skill certifications that are increasingly being offered by higher education institutions.

• Focused on non-consumers, upskilling current employees
• Badges that stack towards a degree
• Industry certifications
• AI at Bethany
  • Launching a series of microcredentials
• OU has a small program
• Dual credit more challenging
• What do students need?
  • Cybersecurity
  • AI
  • Networking
  • Payroll
  • Handling challenging conversations
  • Onboarding new employees

Action Items

1. Using RISE (Reshaping Impact for Students and Employers) as the group’s title.

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