Skills-based transcripts better demonstrate the value of degrees

If the emphasis in the job market is on skills-based hiring, a college transcript ought to reflect that, says Darren Catalano

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June 11, 2022

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#1 Submitted by msl_csp on June 13, 2022 - 10:50am

We seem to be back to the old chestnut of companies not wishing to invest in their employees. Universities are in the business of education and not training. Naturally, if they start providing the latter then companies will not object since it will save them money. However, it should not be the student or the state paying for what should be part of a company's responsibility.

Skills-based transcripts better demonstrate the value of degrees

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