Higher education panel discusses work readiness

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee higher education officials participating in a panel discussion on preparing students for the workforce said Wednesday that employers want college graduates who possess so-called soft skills such as critical thinking and good communication.

Panelists at the event sponsored by the Nashville Business Journal talked about current trends in higher education to help students be competitive in the workforce.

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