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Postsecondary Education Critical for High-Earning Jobs of the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy. “It are expected to grow more than 20% between the years of 2021 and 2031, with the largest growth seen for those holding bachelor’s degrees.

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Preparing Students for Good Jobs by 2031: Insights and Strategies for Career Services Professionals

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In a recent study conducted by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) , significant insights emerged about the future landscape of good jobs and the role of four-year degrees in securing them by 2031. Here are some key highlights from the report.

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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Boggs By 2031, 72%of the jobs in the U.S. After Everything: Projections of Jobs, Education, and Training Requirements through 2031. These missions are important to the well-being of our people and the strength of our country. Dr. George R. will require postsecondary education or training, and 42% will require a bachelor’s degree.

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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By 2031, Latinx workers will make up 90% of the new workforce. This year, Excelencia also examined three specific areas of industry projected to grow by roughly 10% by 2031: STEM (statistics, technology, engineering and mathematics), healthcare, and educational professions. population growth. Currently, one fifth of the U.S.

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Report Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce projects that by 2031, 72% of jobs will require some kind of education beyond high school. economy depends on it. Meanwhile, Lumina estimates that 54% of U.S. adults, ages 25 to 64, have met that education threshold.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce predicts that by 2031 only 20% of good jobs, defined as those paying at least $43,000 a year, will be available to those with education less than a bachelor's degree. Employers also recognize the value of a college degree.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million STEM job openings by 2031 – supporting and assisting this population with the obstacles in their paths may prove essential to the economic health of the country, the report stated. Latino population is not negligible. And as the U.S. anticipates a coming shortage of workers in engineering and tech – there are projected to be 10.9

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