This work presents data from a multi-year empirical investigation associated with an undergraduate engineering mentoring and student development program focusing on co-op education at a small regional private university that is utilizing the TTI TriMetrix DNA assessment suite.
This work presents data from a multi-year empirical investigation to provide a deeper comprehensive understanding of the technical talent pipeline in the U.S. A sample of 473 individuals across three segments of the talent pipeline was investigated utilizing the TTI TriMetrix DNA assessment suite.
20% of success in any career is believed to be based on intelligence: the ability to learn, understand and reason. The other 80% is based on the ability to understand oneself and interact with other people (Kirch, Tucker & Kirch, 2001).” An incremental laboratory experience was designed to create an environment for soft skill development that does not diminish the attention to accounting theory and technical development. Mandatory experiences were added to two required accounting classes starting in the spring of sophomore year. The lab experience includes: (1) Professional Motivation, (2) Emotional Intelligence, (3) Soft Skill Development, (4) Career Skills, and (5) Time Management.
This study suggests that for a variety of reasons, male and female students do not bring in the same sets of soft skills into a college classroom. The impact of their educational experiences on male and female students is different.
To successfully navigate the Industry 4.0 environment (and beyond), organizations will need to integrate four different generations in their workforce and much more. TTI SI assessment data provides the cornerstone article in this 2019 Automation Alley State of Michigan peer-reviewed conference report.