47. AI, Power Skills, and Degrees - Redefining the Future of Work
Episode description
As the job market evolves at lightning speed, the conversation around skills, degrees, and higher education's role in preparing college students with both - has never been more critical.
In this episode, Matt Sigelman, President of the Burning Glass Institute, explains degree inflation—the trend of requiring college degrees for jobs that previously didn’t need them. He explores why, despite the buzz, only a small fraction of employers have moved toward skills-based hiring instead. Sigelman also shares insights into how real-time skills data can provide a clearer understanding of the job market and the need for a blend of foundational and technical skills to achieve economic mobility.
We explore the rise of what Matt calls "power skills" in the age of generative AI, and why it’s crucial to align education with these new realities to ensure workers and students are prepared for the future. Discover how skills are reshaping talent acquisition and what it means for the future of work.
Higher Ed Spotlight is sponsored by Chegg’s Center for Digital Learning and aims to explore the future of higher education. It is produced by Antica Productions.