California Regional Biomanufacturing Work-Based Learning Project
NSF ExLENT Grant DUE #2322395
Industry Skills Interview
Your Name
Date
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Industry Name
Can you describe your role and experience in the industry?
How familiar are you with the skillset of recent graduates entering your industry?
1 = Very Unfamiliar
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5 = Very Familiar
In your opinion, what are the essential skills required for a newcomer to succeed in your industry?
Based on your experience, how do you rate the skills of recent graduates in your industry on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is 'not at all aligned' and 10 is 'perfectly aligned'?
1
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10
Can you identify any gaps between the skills possessed by recent graduates and those required in the industry?
What specific skills or knowledge areas do you believe are most lacking in recent graduates when they enter the workforce?
How does the misalignment of skills, if any, affect productivity and efficiency in your organization?
Are there any examples or instances you can share where the lack of certain skills in new hires has notably impacted your team or projects?
What changes or improvements in education or training would you suggest to better align student skills with industry needs?
Are there any specific programs or initiatives you believe educational institutions should implement to bridge this skills gap?
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