As we navigate today’s competitive job market alongside the growing demand for skilled labor and heightened questions over college ROI, it is increasingly clear that higher education and the workforce are two sides of the same coin. In other words, higher ed should be preparing students to succeed in the workplace, while employers should consider preparing employees to succeed in education.
Education and gaining new skills are lifelong endeavors, and it’s in every employer’s interest to prioritize continued learning within their workforce. Additionally, providing workforce development could help improve employee retention.
