Workforce Readiness


Articles


Podcasts

  • Educating the Next Generation in AI

    What skills will students need for the workforce of the future in an age dominated by artificial intelligence? In addition to basic computer science, data competencies, and the mathematics and statistics behind AI and machine learning, there are a range of social impacts to consider: AI risk, ethics, privacy, questions of bias, etc. We spoke with Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths about how her institution is preparing students for careers in AI.

  • A Security Operations Center Powered by Students

    The University of South Carolina Aiken recently found a creative way to staff a new security operations center — and give students hands-on cybersecurity training at the same time. We spoke with Ernest Pringle, vice chancellor for IT and CIO at USC Aiken, about creating a student-led SOC, helping students put cybersecurity theory into practice, forging regional cybersecurity partnerships, and more.


Webcasts

  • Upskill Your Students with the Right Mix of Training in Evolving Tech

    Join this fireside chat webcast as Campus Technology Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with Hannah Aldine, Sr. Solutions Consultant at Pluralsight, about how universities are integrating skills training into traditional offerings, what tech skills students need most, the importance of hands-on learning, and more!


Whitepapers

  • Tech Skills Required

    Students and IT pros alike benefit from ongoing, up-to-date technology training for job readiness, development, and risk management. Download this report today to learn more!

  • 3 Big Benefits of Specialized Tech Microcredentials

    When entering the job force, two- and four-year degree students who can boast microcredentials may gain an edge on their peers. Here are three key ways microcredentials may help. Download today!

  • Solving IT Staffing Challenges with Managed Services

    Historically, colleges and universities have taken a “do-it-yourself” approach to deploying and managing their network infrastructure. However, campus leaders are starting to rethink this method as they look for ways to solve for a shortage of IT talent.