




WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Public Private Strategies, in collaboration with the AARP, is excited to announce the second iteration of The Future of Skills, an initiative that convenes thought leaders for conversations about the importance and evolving landscape of 21st-century skills. AARP and PPS launched The Future of Skills in the Spring of 2022 to address the current workforce skills gap and the shifting labor market demographics through conversations and insights from diverse thought leaders.
This new series of conversations with thought leaders explores the importance of building equity into skills-based learning opportunities, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to workers and the restructuring of post-secondary education pathways. Among the thought leaders contributing to the new series are executives at OneTen, JFFLabs, and The Lumina Foundation.
Check Out The Future of Skills Insights
The pandemic accelerated many workforce trends, including automation, flex and hybrid work. A trend that perhaps receives less attention is the shift from traditional 4- year college degrees as the most credible job qualification. In recent years, employers are seeking candidates with more hands-on experience in place of, or in addition to, college degrees. This has spurred business leaders across the country to offer new learning and development opportunities, in addition to increasing enrollment in skills-based education and credentials as workers prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce.
“As these workforce trends progress, more and more workers will have access to professional development opportunities and growth,” said Rhett Buttle, Founder of Public Private Strategies. “It’s critical that these trends are approached with a lens of equity, so that workers of all backgrounds can take advantage of new opportunities. We’ve seen many Black, Hispanic and low-income workers who didn’t have access to a college education fall behind and so it’s really important that skills-based hiring and learning opportunities are accessible. The AARP Future of Skills platform explores equity and accessibility in conversations with workforce thought leaders and experts.”
The Future of Skills will be continuously updated with new conversations and insights from thought leaders in the coming weeks and months.
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About Public Private Strategies
Public Private Strategies (PPS) creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Find out more and connect with us at www.publicprivatestrategies.com.
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org and aarp.org/espanol, or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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