Wanted: Factory Workers, Degree Required 

Faced with a skills gap, employers are increasingly working with community colleges to provide students with both the academic education needed to succeed in today’s work force and the specific hands-on skills to get a job in their companies.

In his 1999 book, Business at the Speed of Thought, ol’ Bill Gates posited that “students are the best information workers”.  This idea is central to the programs described in today’s article, which is packed with historical context, specific examples of new programs, and much more!