Public universities are committed to ensuring students graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to compete in the modern workforce.
Driving Competitiveness Through University-Industry Partnerships
APLU released a report outlining steps universities, industry, and policymakers can take to strengthen collaboration among higher education and industry to advance U.S. innovation and competitiveness.
Employability Skills in Agriculture & Natural Resources
Administrators of colleges of food, agriculture, and natural resources surveyed alumni and employers to consider specific skills and experiences that enhance student and workforce outcomes. These reports focus on employability skills—the nontechnical skills used in the workforce.
Strengthening Career Pathways for Low-Income Rural Students
APLU is working with the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development at Purdue University to build and pilot a model for creating career pathways for low-income rural students while addressing the needs of rural employers.
Aligning Technology and Talent Development
APLU partnered with the Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences to complete an initiative aimed at strengthening university engineering and materials science curricula to meet competency needs for cutting-edge manufacturing.
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