Working Nation Ramona Schindelheim September 17, 2024 Lightcast’s The Rising Storm predicts a six-million worker deficit by 2032 There’s a massive labor shortage on the horizon and employers must act now in order to have enough skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs, according to a new report from Lightcast. The report […]
Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott September 19, 2024 The University of Maryland Global Campus’s agreement with online program provider Coursera to pay “service fees” based on the number of students who enroll in cybersecurity degree programs violates federal law, according to a new lawsuit, though the practice is allowed under […]
Best Colleges Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D. September 13, 2024 Salvation lies in fueling the pipeline with students for whom dual enrollment will spur college attendance — not just those already headed that way. New data shows that almost 2.5 million high school students took dual enrollment courses in 2022-23. Dual […]
Chicago Defender Steve Beard September 15, 2024 Every industry has bad actors. In the last few years we’ve seen scandals plague major banks, airplane manufacturers, social media and more, yet business continues to maintain the highest levels of trust. Why then, do politicians perpetuate outdated perceptions of whole cloth industries […]
The Washington Times Matt Kandrach September 11, 2024 OPINION: With less than two months to go, the 2024 presidential election is nearing its final stretch. While Donald Trump and the Republican Party have made inflation, border security, and the economy their top issues, it’s refreshing to see another concern get […]
Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz September 13, 2024 The second extension of the due date comes after lawmakers argued that colleges haven’t had enough time to comply amid financial aid tumult. The U.S. Department of Education is delaying the reporting deadline for the gainful employment and financial value transparency regulations […]
Reuters Amina Niasse September 12, 2024 NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S. employers expect health insurance costs to rise an average 5.8% in 2025, largely due to increased cost of medical services as well as higher use, according to a survey released by consulting firm Mercer on Thursday. The […]
The Washington Times Sean Salai September 11, 2024 College degrees cost more than ever, but education insiders note that online programs could erase the need for students to rack up six figures of loan debt for tuition and room and board on campuses. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, “there was a […]
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics September 11, 2024 Across all occupations, more than 19 million openings are projected each year, on average, from 2023 to 2033. Whatever your education level or goal, you have lots of career options. Let’s take a look at which occupations are expected to have the […]
The Washington Times Steve Pociask September 11, 2024 OPINION: President Biden is trying again to implement a widespread student loan cancellation package, and again the administration has run into a pesky obstacle—the Constitution. In April, the Biden-Harris administration announced its second attempt to “fix the student loan system” and forgive […]