ERIC Number: ED659855
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 13
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Bridging the Talent Gap Case Study: Greenville Chamber (Greenville, South Carolina)
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
The Greenville Chamber, in Greenville, South Carolina, conducted the Bridging The Talent Survey (BTTG) campaigns to better understand the skills gap between the educational attainment of their workforce, the needs of local businesses, and to engage incumbent workers in education and upskilling opportunities. This report presents the key findings of the survey including: (1) Employers need workers with a variety of educational backgrounds, including high school diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and technical certifications; (2) Many businesses are interested in partnering with educational institutions to improve employee education and training opportunities, but few partnerships exist; (3) There is a significant gap between the availability of educational benefits and employee awareness and utilization of these programs; and (4) Many employees have a desire for further education but lack guidance and support in navigating the process. It also examines some of the Chamber's actions and provides recommendations for other communities.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Educational Attainment, Achievement Gap, Labor Force, Employer Attitudes, Educational Background, Labor Needs, School Business Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Educational Benefits
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. 55 East Monroe Street Suite 1930, Chicago, IL 60603. Tel: 312-499-2600; Fax: 312-499-2601; e-mail: cael@cael.org; Web site: http://www.cael.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Identifiers - Location: South Carolina
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