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November 2013
Soft Skill Deficiencies of College GraduatesJoin Dr. Nunn, a quoted expert in a recent Time.com published article- The Real Reason New College Grads Can't Get Hired that went viral, as he shares additional insight into the complex soft skills debate.
The Time.com article purported that non-cognitive skills are the true culprit when it comes to the employability of new college graduates.
In his blog, Dr. Nunn addresses follow-up probing questions to this article such as:
  • What is the best definition of soft skills?
  • Can soft skills be taught? If so, how?
  • How should soft skills be assessed?
  • What are the factors outside of the classroom that influence non-cognitive development?
Read Dr. Nunn's blog to see his answers and then tweet about it!
Recently a Time.com published article, quoted Dr. Roderick Nunn as well as cited our local State of St. Louis Workforce report. The article The Real Reason New College Grads Can't Get Hired, set off a social media chain reaction of very mixed public sentiment generating (and counting):
  • 11,000 Facebook likes
  • 1,700 tweets
  • 650 LinkedIn shares
  • 139 Google+ posts
  • About two dozen spin-off articles
  • Rug Doctor Before and After 5STools that ignite high levels of employee engagement.
  • Training that gets measurable results.
  • Companies seeing a return on investment and increasing their competitive strength.
These are the trending themes found in the lead article in the second edition of the new 'must see' St. Louis Business Magazine. This lead article features the Workforce Solutions Group's Lean Transformation services and their training partner Rug Doctor. Read article.
Adult Learning Academy St. Louis Community CollegeThe Adult Learning Academy (ALA), funded through MoHealthWINS, a department of Labor TAACCCT grant, is one of STLCC's most innovative new approaches to the redesign of developmental education.
It offers students an alternative to traditional development education course sequences in math, reading and writing. Read on to learn more.
Opportunity Knocks!
Continuing Education Spring 2014 Catalog Coming Soon!
Continuing Education Spring Catalog CoverWe've got a lot of class in store for you! Join Continuing Education as we present our Spring 2014 class offerings.
We've got Professional Development classes to take your career to the next level and Personal Enrichment classes to help you expand your mind and change your life!
The schedule of classes will be available December 13th. You can register online, in person at one of the Continuing Education offices, or by phone beginning January 2. For more information, call us at 314-984-7777.

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More on the Soft Skill Deficiencies of College Graduates
Workforce Solutions Goes Viral
What Does it Take to Make Business Work More Effectively?
Introducing - the Adult Learning Academy
CE registration begins January 2
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St. Louis Community College's Workforce Solutions Group leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering a robust menu of programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. The Workforce Solutions Group accomplishes this through its operating units, which include Continuing Education, Corporate Services and Community Services. All of the operating units within the Workforce Solutions Group are centrally located at the Corporate College, the first facility solely dedicated to corporate education and professional development, unlike any other asset the college owns.