Identifying the gaps between education and training

Abstract

This paper discusses some of the issues concerning education in the academic environment and training in the industrial work environment. Recent college graduates, "new-hires", must realize as they enter the workforce, that even though they have completed four year degree programs, they are beginning at an entry-level position. They will need job specific training to make them productive software engineersporn their employer's perspective.The aspects of distinguishing between education and training are discussed along with an understanding of how college prepares graduatesfor employment in the computer industry; specifically, the field of military sofhltare development as developed at Texas Instruments.

Role of big data in open innovation practices: The case of Serbian ICT industry

“…"By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the analysis of big data to make effective decisions" [24, p. 10]. Throughout history, there has always been a significant gap between the rate of adoption of new technology by academia and industry [28]. Universities must align their programs with industry requirements and move quickly to ensure that their graduates have the required skills for the digital age.…”