A Legacy of Manufacturing Careers
By Tina Zwolinski, skillsgapp CEO and Co-Founder When I was younger, I didnât realize that what my dad did for a living was called aerospace or manufacturing. These terms werenât even in my...
WORK ETHIC. Can it be taught?
According to Thinkers Point, work ethic is a soft skill and a belief that diligence and tough work have an ethical benefit and an inherent ability, virtue, or value to strengthen character and...
The âLean-Forwardâ Advantage of Mobile Games in Workforce Development
One of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century, Abraham Maslow, established âthe hierarchy of motivationâ, theorizing that in any given moment we have two options: to step...
Top Three Soft Skills in Cyber/IT
The latest from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that jobs in information security are projected to grow by 31 percent by 2029. Not a surprise after a record-breaking year of...
The Neuroscience of Gaming: Persuasion Techniques Behind Skills Development Games
By Aminata N. Mbodj Part 2 of 2By their very structure, video games trigger effective learning paradigms through elements such as experiential and inquiry-based learning, self-efficacy and...
From Gamer to Skilled Worker:
New Normal, New Workforce Pipeline
By Aminata N. Mbodj Part 1 of 2 A dynamic and highly trained workforce is the basic fuel for growth in any given industry. The truth of this statement is made flagrant in todayâs...
How to Compete in Workforce Readiness…and Win.
When it comes to recruiting and retaining talent for skills-based careers, we donât have a people problem, we have a skilled people problem. From aerospace and automotive to life sciences and...