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Workforce Development News – March 10, 2014

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Two Sides Of The Same Coin: The Employment Crisis And The Education Crisis

“Despite the fact that employers are in a position to have their pick of the crop, they still can’t find what they’re looking for – a fact which begs the question: Are we dealing with an employment crisis? Or an education crisis?”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2014/03/04/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-the-employment-crisis-and-the-education-crisis/

6 New Findings About Millennials

“America is in the throes of a huge demographic shift, and a major factor in this sea change is the Millennial generation, which is forging its own distinct path to adulthood compared with older Americans.”
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/03/07/6-new-findings-about-millennials/

Achieving Quick Changeovers to Improve Productivity & Processes

The SMED system is one lean production method for reducing waste in manufacturing processes. It provides a rapid and efficient way of converting a manufacturing process from running the current product to running the next product. This rapid changeover is important to reducing production lot sizes and thereby improving flow. Learn more at the Workforce Solutions Group’s latest Lean training seminar – Quick Changeovers: Using the SMED Process to Improve Productivity and Processes.
http://workforcesolutions.stlcc.edu/2014/4-hours-to-3-minutes-with-smed/

Business Leaders Say Knowledge Trumps College Pedigree

“When hiring, U.S. business leaders say the amount of knowledge the candidate has in a field, as well as applied skills, are more important factors than where a candidate attended school or what their college major was.”
http://www.gallup.com/poll/167546/business-leaders-say-knowledge-trumps-college-pedigree.aspx

Community College Innovation Builds Skilled Biotech Workforce

“As we all work together, the prospect for continued success is assured.”
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/commentary-community-college-innovation-builds-skilled-biotech-workforce

Why Work Is Lonely

“Speaking up feels even more exposing and consequential, spontaneity more unfamiliar, when we’ve spent much of our careers learning to modulate our silence—and being rewarded for it.”
http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/03/why-work-is-lonely/

7 Ways to Connect with Your Audience During a Speech

“Know what your audience wants, season your talk with humor, play the contrarian, and offer a tangible takeaway.”
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/48028.aspx

10 Ways Great Speakers Capture People’s Attention

“First you must grab your listeners’ attention – then you need to hold it. Check out these simple techniques that are guaranteed to earn you more attention without losing any of your professional credibility.”
http://www.inc.com/sims-wyeth/how-to-capture-and-hold-audience-attention.html

The 20 Best Jobs Of The Future

“Want a job that pays well and will have plenty of openings in the next decade? Consider one of these occupations.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-jobs-of-the-future-2014-1?op=1

Infographic: Are You a Texter, Networker, Emailer or Caller?

“Find out what your communication style says about your personality.”
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/48049.aspx

8 Things Remarkably Effective People Do Every Day

“Sure, you work hard. But do you work smart? More important, do you embrace the habits that can propel your success?”
http://www.inc.com/peter-economy/8-things-remarkably-effective-people-do-every-day.html

Timelapse Video: Project Yosemite

“A 200+ mile backpacking experience through Yosemite National Park captured by Colin Delehanty and Sheldon Neill. This project was filmed over the course of 10 months.” (5:20 Vimeo).
http://vimeo.com/87701971

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About Richard Schumacher

Richard Schumacher is the technology manager for the Workforce Solutions Group of St. Louis Community College. He connects, designs, and applies technology to meet business user needs with eLearning, training, web content, instructional design, IT system, and performance improvement solutions. Richard is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and has held Microsoft Certifications since 1993. Learn more about Richard by following him: LinkedIn - Twitter - Google+ - Articles - Email

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