{"id":10765,"date":"2020-03-23T22:14:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T22:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integritystaffing.com\/now-is-the-time-to-expand-your-skillsets\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T12:36:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:36:46","slug":"now-is-the-time-to-expand-your-skillsets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integritystaffing.com\/blog\/now-is-the-time-to-expand-your-skillsets\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Is the Time to Expand Your Skillsets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why should you do it now? Several reasons.<\/p>\n

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First, the obvious one: the sooner you acquire valuable skills, the sooner you can be making more money.<\/p>\n

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Second, there’s a major skills shortage in the job market right now. Employers simply can’t find enough workers for their open jobs. It’s caused by a number of social factors, including:<\/p>\n

The Baby Boomer generation leaving the workforce and not enough people in later generations to fill all the gaps<\/p>\n

The cost of a college degree skyrocketing out of reach for the vast majority of the population<\/p>\n

The speed with which businesses have transformed their operations in the digital world<\/p>\n

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Last but not least, Integrity associates now have access to\u00a0Next Step U<\/a>\u00a0(in partnership with leading online education institution, Penn Foster) for completely free educational programs. You’ve got nothing to lose, and a lot to gain!<\/p>\n

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What skills are in the highest demand by employers? You may have heard that the shortages are mostly in low-skilled jobs such as food service and agriculture, but that’s just not true. Last Fall, the unfilled jobs totals were:<\/p>\n

900,000 in hospitality and food services<\/p>\n

1.2 million in professional and business services<\/p>\n

1.3 million in education and health services<\/p>\n

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1. Digital skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the single biggest need in all industries. Two-thirds of jobs created in the last decade require either high or moderate digital skills. Employers are looking for familiarity with the exact systems they’re using, such as Marketo for digital marketing, Salesforce for customer relations management and Netsuite for jobs in finance. Even for basic office work these days, you need to know how to use word processing and spreadsheet software.<\/p>\n

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A certified course in these business software platforms is more likely to get you hired than a 4-year college degree; and it’s a lot cheaper, too.<\/p>\n

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Check out Next Step U for training in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Computer Numerical Control.<\/p>\n

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2. Soft skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a recent\u00a0Wall Street Journal<\/em>\u00a0survey, 89% of company executives said they have a hard time finding management and leadership skills, especially among younger workers who may be technically prepared but have no experience of working with others. There are only two ways to acquire those skills: learning on the job or getting education in that specific area.<\/p>\n

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A Next Step U course in administrative assistant, warehouse supervisor or industrial frontline supervisor would look great on your resume.<\/p>\n

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3. Other high demand fields<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0monster.com<\/a>, these careers are in the top 10 for skills shortages:<\/p>\n

Medical and health care<\/p>\n

Skilled trades such as electrician, plumber, machinist or carpenter<\/p>\n

Technicians in health services, telecommunications and environmental businesses<\/p>\n

Transportation, especially heavy equipment drivers<\/p>\n

Community services and social workers<\/p>\n

Engineering and architecture<\/p>\n

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If you want to get a specialist degree or certificate in these fields, you may need to complete your GED first. Next Step U can help you prepare for the test with free basic English and Math courses.<\/p>\n

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While you’re here, don’t forget to check our\u00a0job listings<\/a>\u00a0for your next great step toward career success. Or find an\u00a0Integrity Opportunity Center near you<\/a>\u00a0and visit us in person.<\/p>\n

Welcome to the right place to find your next big job opportunity.<\/h3>\n

Let’s work together.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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