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Report Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The survey found that nearly two-thirds of currently enrolled students (64%) have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months partly due to emotional stress or mental health concerns. About a third of students counted cost as a concern that could lead them to stop out. economy depends on it.

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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: 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. Latino community,” the report suggested.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

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By 2031, Gen Z will be 60% of the adult learner market. Mental health challenges among Gen Z students have been well documented. Marketers will need to understand mental health drivers and message that in student outreach. Your marketing messages will need to speak to Gen Z’s mindset, priorities, and needs.