Staying Relevant: How Colleges Are Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs
Rising tuition costs and uncertain career paths are causing many prospective students to forgo college. Once seen as a pathway to job security, academe now faces a major crisis. Higher ed must evolve to stay relevant and prepare students for a future in the work force, but how?
Watch On Demand from Wednesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. ET for a free virtual forum where higher-ed experts discussed strategies to add value for students to campus and beyond, including:
- Helping to match college opportunities with potential future careers
- Preparing students for careers that can support a family
- Improving campus career services
With Support From Florida Atlantic University.
Host: Scott Carlson, senior writer, The Chronicle of Higher Education
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