How higher ed can prepare for an evolving job market: A survey of U.S. students and recruiters - Ellucian

A quarter of employers that require degrees for entry-level jobs accept credentials in place of a degree! Recruiters and students agree there is a soft skills gap. Institutions need to invest in business models to support lifelong learning. Student and employer perceptions around the value of college degrees are evolving. Sixty-two percent of students surveyed enrolled in college to improve their job prospects but only 39 percent believe they will be very prepared for the workplace when they graduate. https://www.ellucian.com/insights/credential-clout-how-higher-ed-can-prepare-evolving-job-market