WFSU American Graduate
What's Next? Soft Skills
Season 9 Episode 12 | 56m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Community panel hosted by WFSU Public Media about the need for employees with soft skills.
WFSU hosts a discussion with local business leaders about why critical soft skills are difficult to find in new employees. We interview local educators about how to teach these skills. Guests include: Madeline Pumariega (TCC), Byron Greene (FAMU), Maria Mead (Keiser University), Kyle Roark & Emily Kennelly (FSU Career Center), Blake Dowling (Aegis Business Technologies), and Priya Hiraga (TPCA).
WFSU American Graduate is a local public television program presented by WFSU
WFSU American Graduate
What's Next? Soft Skills
Season 9 Episode 12 | 56m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
WFSU hosts a discussion with local business leaders about why critical soft skills are difficult to find in new employees. We interview local educators about how to teach these skills. Guests include: Madeline Pumariega (TCC), Byron Greene (FAMU), Maria Mead (Keiser University), Kyle Roark & Emily Kennelly (FSU Career Center), Blake Dowling (Aegis Business Technologies), and Priya Hiraga (TPCA).
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WFSU American Graduate is a local public television program presented by WFSU