Colleges Must Deliver A First-Rate Education and Job Readiness Skills
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As National College Decision Day approaches, approximately 2.5 million high school students are finalizing their college choices amidst rising tuition and a precarious job market. Colleges must deliver a first-rate education and job readiness skills to regain trust in higher education, with some institutions already rising to the challenge by integrating career development into their programs.
Approximately 2.5 million high school students are finalizing their college choices. Rising tuition and a precarious job market are causing anxiety. Many students are struggling to pay back loans, with almost 8 million borrowers defaulting on $181 billion in federal loans. The demand for college-educated workers is in decline. Colleges must deliver a first-rate education and job readiness skills. Some institutions, like Brandeis University, are integrating career development into their programs. They are pairing students with career advisors and providing a 'career competency transcript' at graduation.
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