The skills gap – the difference between the skills that employers seek and those that workers possess – is spreading across the US economy, driven by technological breakthroughs, demographic changes and cultural shifts in the workplace. As jobs in need of qualified candidates multiply, workers with skills no longer in high demand may require retraining to fill those positions and advance their careers. A workforce with the skills to successfully implement innovation helps companies and the economy grow, so which solutions offer the most promise for closing the gap?
Exploring our 2025 Grand Challenge, the Frontiers of Business Conference will convene corporate executives, top researchers and policy leaders to share objective, evidence-based solutions for bridging the skills gap and positioning workers and their companies to succeed.
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Want to see what the 2024 Frontiers of Business Conference was all about? Enjoy the short recap video here.
Tya Smith, Events Manager tya_smith@kenan-flagler.unc.edu