Two out of three jobs now demand at least some education or training, confirms new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co. Automation, globalization and “upskilling” have prompted massive economic restructuring, but three pathways to good jobs still remain: a high school education, middle-skills training […]

Recruiting adult learners for continuing education and degree completion programs may be one of the most challenging tasks in higher education—but it also represents a great revenue opportunity because a large majority of the labor force does not hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. One-third of the population graduated high school, 16 percent have completed […]

For higher ed institutions considering restructuring their general education curriculum, administrators suggest they involve the faculty in the process from the start. “People need to communicate in a completely transparent way with all the stakeholders,” says Cora Randall, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, and chair of the general education implementation committee at the University […]

1. Advertise in a variety of places—from local TV, radio and social media to high school job fairs. 2. Target specific populations through Facebook advertising. 3. Consider using virtual reality and other cutting-edge technology to show potential students what their jobs could be like. 4. Tout the hands-on, collaborative nature of many CTE jobs. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Higher ed elevates CTE 5. Point out the […]