SIA Craig Johnson June 15, 2026 Hiring a skilled trades worker such as an HVAC technician now takes longer than a software developer, according to a study by Randstad USA. It currently takes an average of 56 days to hire a skilled trades worker compared to 54 days, on average, for a desk-based worker. Demand for […]
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The College Investor Robert Farrington June 15, 2026 Key Points Starting July 1, 2026, the federal Grad PLUS program closes to new borrowers, and graduate borrowing is capped at $20,500 a year and $100,000 total. Professional students, such as future doctors, dentists, and lawyers, can borrow $50,000 a year and $200,000 total. A new overall […]
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Fast Company Ashish Fernando June 16, 2026 How personalization can drive applications and more. Higher education is clearly at a turning point. Institutions must reconsider generic enrollment strategies in the face of rising student expectations and unique challenges. As one example, many colleges are witnessing the ramifications of what is commonly known as the “enrollment […]
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The Hechinger Report Erin Rode June 16, 2026 In the southeastern corner of the state, colleges quickly created workforce training programs in response to a promised new lithium industry. Years later, they’re still waiting for jobs to arrive. When Imperial Valley College launched a new program training students to become plant operators and technicians in […]
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