Jobs change. Skills change.
How can college programs keep up?
Advancing technologies require technicians to navigate complex work environments. They need important skill sets that cross sector boundaries. By participating in our national employer and faculty survey, you can provide insight on which skills are highly valued.
What We Have Achieved
In fulfillment of our project goals, we have:
- Identified industry perspectives on future skills and technician roles
- Provided cross-discipline and emerging-discipline insights
- Developed recommendations and resources for updating STEM technical programs
- Facilitated professional development and technical assistance on cross-disciplinary instruction
- Examined how new technologies impact technician education
- Fostered regional collaboration between educators and employers
