Skills-based Hiring: Abilities vs. Degrees Our speaker this month will be Dr. Kasey Ashton, Director of Wake Invests in Women. Attendees will learn about how skills-based hiring provides employers with a competitive edge in a tight labor market and increases economic mobility for historically underserved communities. Dr. Ashton’s discussion will highlight the benefits, challenges, and recommended practices around skills-based hiring. Questions? For content questions, call 919.664.7031 or email Serenia Parsons. For questions about registration, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer. Join the conversation on Twitter! @raleighchamber @RaleighWake @triangledei #WeConnectTriangle