When it comes to embracing non-college learning opportunities, stigma is not the biggest obstacle for individuals to overcome. As Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers explained in a Washington Post letter to the editor, a larger problem is that, broadly, many Americans simply do not know where to start. The letter was published in response … Continued
Summer is nearing its end. In most school districts, students have returned, or will soon head back, to their classrooms to start a new academic year. One trend we are reading about in high school classrooms is the introduction of career-connected learning, a practice that introduces students to different careers through partnerships with individual professionals, … Continued
Ten years after the Burning Glass Institute coined the term “upcredentialing,” or the phenomenon in which organizations increasingly required four-year degrees to fill jobs, employers are rethinking this paradigm. One-third to one-half have ditched these edicts and instead are now focused on finding people with the right aptitudes, skills, and motivation to contribute. For employers, though, working within this new framework … Continued
The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) is a founding sponsor of the inaugural Human Potential Summit, which will bring together employers, investors, innovators, and education providers to catalyze a talent development movement that centers on the individual and unlocks potential through skills and strengths. The summit, set for October 14-16, 2024, is the brainchild of Human Potential Capital Founder … Continued
When an employer eliminates four-year degree requirements from job descriptions, hiring managers may struggle with determining how to evaluate applicants. That difficulty could be why, as a new report by Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy points out, 65% of companies that have removed degree requirements either show no significant difference in … Continued
The Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) is a founding sponsor of the inaugural Human Potential Summit, which will bring together employers, investors, talent innovators, and education providers to catalyze a talent development movement that centers on the individual and unlocks potential through skills and strengths. The summit, set for October 14-16, 2024, is the brainchild of Human Potential … Continued
One of the principles that animates the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) is a belief in human dignity: that every person has the capacity, and desire, to contribute to their own lives and the lives of others. It is why we work to ensure all people can live a life of meaning based on their unique … Continued
In a job or career, does meaning matter? We believe it does, but also recognize finding fulfillment is not something that necessarily comes with a first job. Identifying purpose takes time and investment from both the worker and the employer. The journey may come in fits and starts, and with plenty of detours. As 2024 … Continued
When people have the chance to discover, develop, and deploy their unique gifts, good things happen — not only for society, but for individuals as well. As people use their talents to benefit their communities, their employer’s customers, and even their own families, they experience meaning and fulfillment. That is why, for the last 50 … Continued
Despite facing similar challenges related to student access and affordability, postsecondary education institutions often lack the time, resources, and framework to collaborate in a way that drives meaningful change for learners. Which is why, four years ago, the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) announced support for the College Innovation Network (CIN), a project by WGU (Western … Continued
