SXSW EDU 2023
Skills-Based Hiring: How to Move Beyond the Buzz
Description:
Currently there are double the number of open jobs as people to fill them. Two-thirds of employers are struggling to find talent. Skills-based hiring can unlock opportunity for qualified candidates and help close labor gaps. But adopting new hiring practices requires a broad shift in mindset; the majority of employers require degrees for entry-level roles, even though only 38% of U.S. adults have a degree. Hear from those studying the labor market and those trying to make it more equitable.
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Takeaways
- Understand the current labor market, how many jobs require degrees and which industries are most ripe for skills-based hiring.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities when implanting a skills-based hiring approach.
- Understand the complexities of the alternate credential market and how to evaluate the meaningfulness of different credentials.
Speakers
- Michael Hansen, CEO, Cengage
- Dr. Papia Debroy, SVP, Insights, Opportunity@Work
- Matt Sigelman, President, Burning Glass Institute
- Paul Fain, Journalist, The Job newsletter
Organizer
Emily Featherston, Director, Corporate Communications, Cengage
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