1-6-22 The Value of Soft Skills: Preparing the Next Generation of Workforce for Future Work
Thursday 01/06/22 at 7:30 am at Tower Club, One Financial Plaza, 28th floor, 100 S.E. Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale
The Value of Soft Skills: Preparing the Next Generation of Workforce for Future Work
Soft skills such as communication, creativity, and critical thinking are among the most desired skills employers seek, as they represent an employee’s ability to function successfully in life and at work. Evidence suggests the deficit in soft skills is growing; employers find it challenging to hire new graduates with soft skills. As a result, employers have raised concerns about the widening gap between graduates’ skills and capabilities to meet the workforce needs. They fear a disconnect between our education system and the labor market.
Laurie Sallarulo
President & CEO, Junior Achievement of South Florida
Dr. Vickie Cartwright
Interim Superintendent of Broward Schools
Jeff Watts
President, Southeast Market, Middle Market Banking, Bank Leumi
The objective of this forum will focus on what is being done to teach and cultivate these skills within our education system to prepare our next generation for future work. Why are soft skills so hard to teach?