Trusted Voices S2. Ep. 03 - Paul Fain on Higher Ed’s True ROI: A Job
Oct 19, 2023
Join journalist Paul Fain, an expert on education and workforce dynamics, as he shares insights on the pressing need for work-ready graduates. He discusses the growing demand from employers and families for practical skills and the evolving education landscape following the pandemic. Fain highlights successful partnerships between businesses and colleges that enhance economic mobility and addresses the challenges faced by institutions serving adult learners. Dive into the shifting educational paradigm that prioritizes career readiness!
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Care About Career Outcomes
- Most people in higher education care about student success and career outcomes, despite some public criticism.
- Colleges can pursue traditional missions and still invest more in career services to support students' post-college lives.
Pandemic Exposed Labor Market Rapidness
- The pandemic accelerated labor-market change and exposed how hard it is for underserved students to secure good careers.
- Rapid job change increases the need for nimbleness and lifelong on-ramps into new fields.
Build Social Capital With Micro-Internships
- Use community-college experiential learning and short-term internships to build social capital for underrepresented students.
- Partner with nonprofits like Breakthrough Tech to create micro-internships that lead to full-time opportunities.