Forbes - Randi Zuckerberg On Solving The Tech Skills Crisis

At the SXSWedu national education conference in Texas this week, DeVry University brought together a panel of business and education leaders to discuss the worrying findings in a recent study of the skills gap in technology.

Among the findings of the Career Advisory Board were that just 11% of organizations believe that colleges and universities are providing graduates with skills to fill the tech needs of their businesses and institutions.

The study also found that 57 of respondents said that interviewees for tech roles lack the skills necessary for the job.

To read the full article written by Bernard Marr, please visit Forbes.

About DeVry University 

DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.

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