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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

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million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. Solutions Day is the perfect antidote to leadership fatigue. Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. leadership. The thrill might not be gone. But genuine excitement is harder to find.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.25.21

Reid All About it

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 2021 has seen a 250% increase in anti-transgender discriminatory bills introduced at the state level since 2017, when many people first remember hearing about “bathroom bills.” Host: Events Leadership Institute. Guest: Sanjay Deo.

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Tech Groups’ Solution to Growing Employment Needs: Hiring More Vets

Associations Now

The path forward for the technology industry in 2017 appears to involve encouraging vets to join the sector in a big way. “They have tremendous leadership and skills.” CompTIA worked with the company to get two of its certifications—CompTIA Network+ and Security+—accepted into the 18-week training program as prerequisites.

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ChatGPT Isn’t Ready for Prime Time, But an Upskilled Team Will Be

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Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. When given a chance to learn new skills around a significant project these workers are likely to become more enthusiastic and to develop leadership potential.

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Association Looks to Boost Member Relevance With New Innovation Center

Associations Now

When VSCPA launched its 2025 strategic vision in 2017, the organization asked how it could position CPAs to be ready for the future. Leadership development is a key part of VSCPA’s talent-focused offerings, building on its existing programs for young professionals and middle management, Bates said.

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Daily Buzz: Bridge Your Industry’s Soft Skills Gap

Associations Now

In the 2017 edition of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ CEO Survey [PDF], 77 percent said the biggest threat to their businesses stems from underdeveloped soft skills. Similarly, LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report says the top priority for talent-development teams is training workers in leadership, communication, and collaboration.

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