What Employers Want

'AAC&U survey of employers shows liberal arts skills are valued and sought out in the workplace but raises questions about student preparation.'

Colleen Flaherty reported at Inside Higher Ed on the The Association of American Colleges and Universities' report "How College Contributes to Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most".

"...the good: employers generally have confidence in higher education and value the college degree. They believe that a liberal education -- or preparation for more than a specific job -- provides knowledge and skills that are important for career success. And increasingly, employers say, college graduates are more effective at explaining what they bring to the table.
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"employers see room for improvement in how colleges and universities prepare students for work."