How empowering teachers to evolve their practice can prepare students for the future of work.

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We’ve spent a lot of time discussing the skills gap from the employer's point of view, exploring the surprising statistic that nearly 60% of employers have fired recent college graduates within a few months of hiring. We've also dissected the core skills students need to succeed in the modern, agile workforce. But to truly solve this problem, we must turn our attention to the educators on the front lines.

Beyond the "group project": How a new model for collaboration is preparing and validating students for the future of work.

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In one of our previous conversations, we've explored the skills gap and the transformative power of Collaborative Project-Based Learning (CPBL) as a solution. A recent study found that nearly 60% of employers have fired recent college graduates within a few months of hiring. This isn't just an economic statistic; it's a signal that the system built for another era is failing to translate knowledge into skills. New graduates often arrive with diplomas but lack the practical, applied skills—both technical and collaborative—that are essential for success in an agile, modern workplace.

Beyond the handshake: Concrete steps for employers and educators to build a future-ready talent pathway together.

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We’ve spent the last few conversations exploring the skills gap, the flawed education-to-workforce pathway, and the transformative power of Collaborative Project-Based Learning (CPBL) as a solution. A whopping 87% of companies worldwide report a skills gap or expect one within a few years. But a blueprint is only useful if we know how to use it. The problem is a collective one, and its solution demands a partnership between all parties. Now, let’s move past the theory and discuss the concrete steps both employers and educators can take to build a true alliance.

Why traditional hiring metrics are no longer enough, and how a new framework is creating the workforce you really need.

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In my last post, "The Three Core Pillars of Collaborative Project-Based Learning," we explored the startling reality that 61% of employers are struggling to find qualified candidates, and a recent study found that nearly 60% of employers have fired recent college graduates within a few months of hiring. This isn't just an economic statistic; it's a signal that the traditional education-to-workforce pathway is broken. As an entrepreneur and a lifelong advocate for education, I’ve seen this disconnect up close.

How a three-pillar framework is building a new ecosystem that prepares and validates student skills for the future of work.

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In my last post, "The Skills Gap Crisis: Why Traditional Education Isn't Enough," we explored the startling reality that 61% of employers are struggling to find qualified candidates. The disconnect between what education provides and what the modern workforce demands is a complex problem that affects everyone—from students and educators to business leaders and policymakers. In fact, a recent study found that nearly 60% of employers have fired recent college graduates within a few months of hiring.

How collaborative, real-world learning can close the gap between education and the future of work.

It’s a startling reality: 61% of employers struggle to find qualified candidates, and by 2030, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of over 2 million STEM workers. This isn’t just an economic statistic—it’s a signal that our education system is falling behind the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce.