The EduData Podcast

A Tale of Two Stats - Higher Ed's Role in Workforce Readiness

Episode Summary

Jamie and Timothy dig through the 2024 Trends in Higher Education report from Hanover Research to discover how employers feel about higher ed. From one study cited, 45% of employers plan to cut bachelors degree requirements for some of their positions. Another study cited shows that 8 of 10 employers think higher education prepares students for the workforce. What gives?

Episode Notes

Jamie and Timothy dig through the 2024 Trends in Higher Education report from Hanover Research to discover how employers feel about higher ed. From one study cited, 45% of employers plan to cut bachelors degree requirements for some of their positions. Another study cited shows that 8 of 10 employers think higher education prepares students for the workforce. What gives?

Study link: https://www.hanoverresearch.com/reports-and-briefs/higher-education/2024-trends-in-higher-education/