While 43% of Gen Zers would like to pursue options aside from a college degree, many of them don't have a clear picture of their postsecondary aspirations.
Unpaid internships are not feasible for students working their way through college, says a new report from Strada Education Foundation. Government entities, education providers and philanthropic resources can be used to keep costs at a minimum.
Over half of recent graduates and current students who searched for jobs within the past six months said employers always, often or sometimes inquired about their protest history.
Most campus leaders know some college degrees are more lucrative than others. What they may not know is how the ROI changes at different levels of college completion.
While the study appears to be mostly beneficial for college students, the results also have huge implications for colleges and universities. Students who secured at least one internship during their time in college bucked the trend as they were 49% less likely to be underemployed.
Colleges urging their students to break out of their comfort zones and engage with the community are developing core soft skills, a trait today's employers believe graduates don't posses.
Colleges striving to create career-conscious students are faltering, and all stakeholders are responsible, according to a whitepaper by WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University working to improve student outcomes.
Nine out of 10 Gen Z high school graduates who are either pursuing or pursued a non-degree alternative, like credentials, report being satisfied with their decision, according to a survey from the American Student Assistance and Jobs for the Future.
A report by Momentive found that students believe AI renders their critical thinking skills obsolete, echoing similar alarms other professionals have sounded about the powerful technology.
Recent state legislation and partnerships have greatly improved institutions' abilities to pump out a skilled workforce by improving student resources and offering flexible. affordable bachelor's degree attainment opportunities.
