Despite a strong labor market and high demand for skilled talent, employers today continue to struggle to find and retain talent to support ever-changing business needs. Additionally, the talent gap is exacerbated by the reality that many new graduates entering the workforce—52%—are working in jobs that don’t make use of their degree or credential.
As student demands and employer expectations continue to shift, this report from the Cengage Group shows that education institutions and skill providers have an opportunity to expand their offerings and continue delivering value to learners, especially through experiential learning and the incorporation of emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI) into the curricula.
This year’s survey also reveals a shift in how recent graduates perceive the value and relevance of their education in preparing them for the workforce. In fact, 68 percent of graduates believe their education has set them up for success in today’s job market.
Student Mental Health in the Current Political Climate Survey
Most students are stressed or anxious about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a national survey conducted by virtual health and well-being provider, Timely Care.
In July, the provider conducted an online survey of 1,491 two- and four-year college students to examine their mental health and well-being. The polling found that 65 percent of respondents expressed feeling stressed or anxious about the election, with 63 percent stating that they planned to vote and 31 percent undecided.
Seventy percent of those surveyed say they feel safe sharing their political views on your college/university campus. About 77 percent of students reported feeling like their candidate of choice cares about the issues that matter to them.