Listening to Data: The Skills NH's Jobs Market Seeks
A recent snapshot of NH state job postings requiring a degree indicates that the top job skill sought by employers is teamwork and collaboration
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Many of our faculty already know how powerful online group activities can be for students to learn concepts, practice skills, and collaborate together as a team. But these types of activities take advance planning and continuous refinement to avoid some of the known pitfalls of group work.
This fall, we're pleased to share that the November Faculty Fun Friday session (more information below) is dedicated to the topic of online group work. There is also a link for you to share your insights in advance so that the session includes important lessons that you have learned along the way.
As we continue to monitor data to forecast the types of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that employers seek, we'll share insights and create unique ways we can come together to share what works best in our classes. We'll also explore what we should be considering for the future so our students are prepared and succeed long after their educational experience with us.
I want to thank you for all you do to embrace student success and encourage you to share your insights about group work so we can continue to build our own collaborative toolkit.
