As an employer the only “skills gap” I see is the lack of the skills to get up, take a shower, show up for work on time every time and Saturdays when we need it. Oh yes a positive work attitude too. If you can master these skills you not just have a job you will have a career.
We had a meeting with the local school board. The wanted to know what we were looking for in High School graduates. I told them this and they just stared at me.
One teacher pulled me aside an said that what I want is what he has wanted in students for the last 15 years.
My son just finished his first six months at Wal-Mart.
He had a nice performance review. Why? He came in 10 minutes early, stayed late if needed, was polite and helpful to the customers, and completed his assigned tasks on time or with time to spare.