SXSW EDU 2020
Unstuck in the Middle: Building a Skills Spectrum
Description:
“Middle skills” is a misnomer. The landscape of opportunities between the high school diploma and the bachelor’s degree is broad, complex -- and makes up the majority of the U.S. labor market. But millions of workers trained to the middle-skill level remain locked out of the labor market because of employers’ all-or-nothing approach: jobs either require a degree or they don’t. This panel will make the case that considering skills along a spectrum can unlock new pathways to economic opportunity.
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Takeaways
- Categorize and quantify the wide variety of middle-skill positions (e.g., those that require education beyond high school but not a degree).
- Understand the emerging landscape of education, training, and credential providers serving middle-skill workers and adult learners.
- Learn about the various metrics (e.g., durability, compensation, opportunity for advancement) that could make up a skills spectrum.
Speakers
- Kermit Kaleba, Managing Director, Policy, National Skills Coalition
- Cat Ward, Managing Director, JFF
- Kristin Sharp, Managing Director, SHIFT Commission, New America
- Frank Britt, CEO, Penn Foster
Organizer
Ben Watsky, Chief of Staff, Whiteboard Advisors
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