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Former KIPP Co-Founder Emphasizes Soft Skills Training in Workforce Development

Education innovator Mike Feinberg has identified a critical gap in traditional job training programs: the overwhelming importance of workplace behavior over technical skills. Through his work with WorkTexas, Feinberg discovered that employers consistently prioritize character traits over technical competencies. "The technical skills are about 30% of what the employers want," he explained during a recent podcast appearance. "The other 70% all say...