USC President Folt on Future of California's Workforce

The video discusses the importance of preparing a skilled workforce through university education, emphasizing both soft and hard skills. It highlights USC's new initiative in computing to address tech industry needs and the comprehensive approach to education. The video also covers student employment success and the role of diversity in universities, touching on challenges related to affirmative action.

What is considered America's best distinction in preparing the workforce?

• Its political system

• Its healthcare system

• Its university system

• Its technological advancements

What skills are emphasized as crucial for the future workforce?

• Only management skills

• Only communication skills

• Both soft and hard skills

• Only technical skills

What is the main focus of USC's 'Frontiers of Computing' initiative?

• Improving healthcare services

• Enhancing technology education

• Expanding arts programs

• Building new sports facilities

How does USC plan to integrate different disciplines in its new initiative?

• By eliminating arts and cinema programs

• By embedding technology in all 22 professions

• By focusing solely on computational science

• By reducing the number of professional schools

What is USC's approach to maintaining diversity in light of potential changes to affirmative action?

• Eliminating diversity programs altogether

• Partnering with community colleges and other diverse sources

• Focusing only on academic excellence

• Relying solely on international students