Machines are eating humans' jobs talents. And it is not just about jobs that are repetitive and low skill. Automation, robotics, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) in recent times have shown they can do equal or sometimes even better work than humans who are dermatologists, insurance claims adjusters, lawyers, seismic testers in oil…

The emergence of a global knowledge-based economy has given rise to drastic changes in both higher education and employment. On one hand, governments in advanced societies have launched policies to expand higher education to compete internationally in educating and attracting highly skilled workers. At the same time, both global economic…

Reports that changes in the number of people seeking higher education as a means to a more sound economic future and shifting skill requirements of business and industry are impacting community colleges. Urges colleges to develop a credentialing system that is valid, reliable, flexible, and comprehensive, with clear performance indicators. (PGS)