High school graduation season is well underway. Judging by several recent news stories, the Class of 2022 seems more open than ever to new pathways for postsecondary learning. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) show total postsecondary education enrollment fell 4.1 percent from spring 2021 to spring 2022. It was the fifth straight decline. … Continued
By Alexander Alonso and Kerri Nelson Forty-two percent of organizational C-suite leaders identify sourcing talent as the primary challenge facing them. This number is not surprising given the amalgam of high turnover in 2021 and significant retirement rates since 2011. Our economy is experiencing a labor shortage unlike any other in history. The two largest generations, Baby Boomers and … Continued
Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers recently co-hosted two episodes of the EdUp Experience podcast with Dr. Joe Sallustio. In the first episode, Stowers and Sallustio sat down with Unmudl CEO Dr. Parminder Jassal to discuss working learners, or non-traditional students who are balancing obligations at work and home in addition to school. “Access … Continued
By Steve Lee Let me share a story. It’s 2014, about six years after the Great Recession. I was working in philanthropy at the time, at the Robin Hood Foundation. At an event, one of my favorite nonprofit leaders said, “Steve, I love Robin Hood, but the reality is that what you’re really doing is helping … Continued
We sat down with Clay Routledge, a leading expert in existential psychology who examines how the human need for meaning influences, and is influenced by life experiences, goals, entrepreneurship, and work. First, what is an existential psychologist and why is your field of study important? An existential psychologist is a psychologist who focuses on the human … Continued
By Rajshree Agarwal When erecting tall, strong buildings, structural engineers know that pillars are essential for withstanding heavy gales and intense earthquakes. The same principle applies to building an intentional life. Within the Intentional Life Lab at the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, University of Maryland students learn how they can harness the power of … Continued
By Kevin J. Fleming There is a widespread belief that the job market is just waiting for hordes of ambitious young graduates to slide into high-paying jobs. They just need to go to college, right? The data tells a different story. First, let’s look at whether a college degree always equates to higher income. Proponents … Continued
Most Americans do not have access to an education that equips them to meet their potential. For the fourth year in a row, the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) supported and participated in the ASU+GSV Summit to help solve that problem. This annual event brings together entrepreneurs and innovators to discuss how to create a future where all people … Continued
By Sean Gallagher Manufacturing supply chains are not the only challenge in today’s economy. Consider the movement of talent, and the disruptions that have driven the Great Resignation wage spikes, and a record 11 million U.S. job openings. Amid the perfect storm of pandemic and geopolitical tensions, what’s at the top of most CEOs’ priority list? Talent. … Continued
By Ryan Stowers Nearly every industry in the United States is facing disruption, forcing employers and educators to get more creative about how they help prepare learners for fulfilling careers. This discussion is not new. In fact, we have long had conversations about the consequences of losing our competitive edge by failing to fill ‘skills … Continued
