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You're invited to the ETS Research Forum What Does it Mean to be Work Ready: A Talent Supply Chain Perspective
Human capital is the most important form of capital in modern economies. But how do we measure human capital? Traditionally, we have assumed that academic degrees or credentials are a reliable proxy for human capital. If we count the number of high school graduates, college graduates, and holders of advanced degrees, we will have a pretty good idea of how much human capital we have. During this ETS Research Forum, the presenters will argue that skills and competencies reflect work readiness and success as much as degree and credential attainment. As seen through this lens, significant numbers of U.S. workers lack the skills necessary to participate in the 21st-century economy. States, corporations and organizations are burdened with a "skills mismatch," yet individuals — many of them with credentials — are struggling to obtain livable wages and middle-skills jobs. This forum will investigate the disconnect between the skill requirements of 21st-century jobs and the abilities of today's workers seeking those jobs. We will explore the need to establish a global framework of critical skills for workplace readiness and success and how to articulate the meaning of workplace readiness. Steven Robbins of ETS and Martin Scaglione of Hope Street Group will review the relationship between skills, work readiness, and success from both research and policy perspectives as they discuss their work in building a skills agenda. About the Presenters: Steven Robbins is Director of Research Innovations in ETS's Research & Development division. He has worked as a lead developer on multiple personality and career assessments and has designed and built career and psychosocial curriculum tied to assessment solutions to promote education and workplace success. A leading scientist in his field, Robbins has published more than 100 refereed articles and has led hundreds of workshops and presentations around the world. He recently co-authored a book with Wesley R. Habley and Jennifer Bloom, Increasing Persistence: Research-based Strategies for College Student Success (Wiley, 2012). At ETS, Robbins plays a leadership role in the Center for Academic and Workforce Readiness and Success, promoting initiatives around education and workplace success on a global scale. He provides intellectual leadership on creating standards and benchmarks tied to global workforce readiness and success. Robbins also spearheads the development of better assessment solutions that can contribute to the improvement of higher education retention and student learning outcomes. In addition, he is collaborating with ETS's business units, guiding evidence-based assessment and solutions that bridge education and work. Prior to joining ETS, Robbins was Vice President for Research at ACT®. He also is a former professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Martin Scaglione has made it his life's work to create access to learning for those in need. He recently joined Hope Street Group as the organization's new President and CEO. He is also co-founder of Viridis Learning, a talent development technology company based in New York City. Although Scaglione recently left his post as CEO at Viridis, he remains on its Board of Directors. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ACT's Workforce Development Division. While there, he was responsible for all business functions supporting workforce-related programs for ACT. Scaglione was appointed ACT Division President and Chief Operating Officer in 2007. He left ACT to join Viridis in 2012. Before joining ACT, Scaglione held executive roles with major consumer product manufacturers, including Maytag®, Hon Industries and Bosch-Siemens® Household, where he served as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and North American Managing Director. He also has served on the board for the National Association of Manufacturers' Manufacturing Institute, among others. Through Scaglione's leadership in the workforce industry, he is widely credited for President Barack Obama's Job Council program, "Right Skills Now." This innovative program is widely recognized, has been adopted in multiple industries, and has expanded to initiatives with community colleges and workforce development organizations throughout the United States. Scaglione is a graduate of Drake University. For questions about the event, please contact Elizabeth Kingsley at 1-202-659-0616. To attend this event, register here. Sincerely, Educational Testing Service ADVERTISEMENT ETS — Listening. Learning. Leading.® Copyright © 2014 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo and LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 27783 ETS | Rosedale Road | Princeton, NJ 08541
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