Community colleges play a crucial role in addressing labor market demands in tech sectors

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Community colleges play a crucial role in addressing labor market demands in tech sectors

 
POSTED ON Jan 14, 2025
 

According to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) community college enrollment was up nearly six percent in 2024, outpacing every other higher education sector, and retention rates are higher now than before the pandemic.

Community college completion rates and overall success rates (completion or transfer or still enrolled at the same institution) showed an increase in data recently released by the National Center of Education Statistics.

A recent report from New America highlights that many jobs are ideally suited for community college training through apprenticeships, non-degree and micro credential programs, and boot camp-style training, and customized training.

Oregon’s Lane Community College is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) might address persistent challenges in higher education: equitable access, student retention and the increasing demands on faculty time.

Community colleges play a crucial role in addressing labor market demands in emerging technology sectors.

This includes fields such as AI, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, quantum technology, biotechnology, green jobs, energy efficiency, advanced manufacturing, and more.

In December 2024, the AI HR Summit convened industry leaders to showcase AI-enabled solutions to senior leaders in the human resources (HR) sector.

The event focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping the workplace and influencing the future of work.

The first seminar featured Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) from various organizations, including the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, Teleperformance, Galp, and CCC Intelligence Solutions.

A panel discussion titled “Hazards Ahead: AI and the Workforce Readiness Gap” included CEOs, HR leaders, and vice presidents from companies such as Schneider Electric, Cornerstone, and HR Leaders.

Another panel, “How AI is Shaping the Work, Workforce, and Workplace of the Future,” featured executives from HP, Citi, SAP, Guardian Life, and Indarra Ventures.

Additional notable seminars included “How AI is Transforming Talent Management & Talent Acquisition,” with representatives from Databricks, Stash, and Zapier.

As AI evolves, there are significant advancements in people analytics during this AI revolution. A panel on this subject included executives from PepsiCo, Microsoft, Visier, and The Estée Lauder Companies.

Furthermore, leaders from IBM, Rolls-Royce, Nestlé, Microsoft, and Atlas Copilot discussed how to leverage AI to support employees during critical moments.

Contributors to the topic of precision talent strategies included representatives from Novartis, Seagate Technology, and Comcast.

Executives focused on the future of work shared insights on connecting data, technology, and people. Learning officers showcased how organizations can evolve into AI-enabled entities, with participants from Ford, Ericsson, and Udemy.

To discuss strategies for getting ahead in 2025, HR officers from Intuitive, GXO Logistics, The RBL Group, and HR Leaders provided their perspectives.

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