What changing attitudes on college mean for the workforce
With tuition at new highs, many teens are looking at alternatives to college. Businesses may need to prepare for new approaches to hiring and training.
Most young people agree that “a college education is important to achieving success,” according to an Ipsos Club Z community survey. But they certainly see the price tag on that success: Nearly half said they feel stressed about graduating with debt, and only 12% expect their loans to be canceled or forgiven.
Another Ipsos study found that about one in five students considered pursuing career training, trade school, or an apprenticeship before enrolling in a two- or four-year college. If more teens opt out of higher ed, businesses will face a change to their talent pipeline, says Jennifer Torgersen, a senior director with Ipsos’ Online Communities team.
“Businesses will need to rethink how they weigh skills, credentials and training in their hiring.”
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