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Students often stop out of postsecondary education due to financial costs. When they consider going back, industry certification, certificate programs and bachelor's and associate's degrees all have almost equal appeal, per @Gallup. There are many pathways to success. Kaplan #HigherEducation #CertificationPrograms #ProfessionalCertification #LearningMatters #Kaplan #Gallup

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter: The shift towards skills-based #hiring has garnered attention, with efforts like Opportunity@Work’s “Tear the Paper Ceiling” campaign leading the way. However, despite the momentum, degrees still play a critical role in hiring decisions, according to research by The Burning Glass Institute. In this thought piece, Kaplan's Poonum Sidhu, vice president, enterprise learning solutions, and Richard Burbank, executive director, national accounts, argue that the focus shouldn’t be on choosing between degrees and skills, but on hiring for qualities like intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, and the ability to drive business growth. "Much as new power sources fueled the Industrial Revolution and new #technology fueled the age of the Internet, #artificialintelligence is poised to transform today’s economy. This means companies urgently need to take a new approach to hiring for talent and empowering employees to develop the skills they need," they write. Also: According to a recent Salesforce survey, workers worldwide trust #AI for nearly half of their tasks. The research highlights a growing acceptance of the fast growing technology, with a strong emphasis on the need for human involvement to build trust and expertise. Check out the infographic. https://lnkd.in/ea8AHGXT #workforcedevelopment #jobs #highereducation #highered #collegesanduniversities

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out today: Stuart Pedley-Smith, head of learning, Kaplan International, writes that we live in a world overflowing with information, making it increasingly difficult to discern truth from fiction. To thrive, learners must navigate this information tsunami by developing critical skills in curation, authentication, and interpretation. He adds, "In an information-rich age, the role of teacher may seem less important than it used to be. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Teachers must take the lead by using their subject expertise to become trusted curators of knowledge." Also: There's some good news on the #highereducation landscape: According to National Student Clearinghouse, persistence rates among first-time college students hit a decade high at 76.5%, with students returning to any institution for their second year. The retention rate, representing students returning to the same institution, also rose to 68.2%. https://lnkd.in/dsZYRZSC #highered #collegesanduniversities #criticalthinking

Happy National Intern Day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible interns who have brought so much energy, innovation, and dedication to our team this summer: Domonique L., Emaan Abbasi, Jacob Friedman, and Nicholas Sanchez! From groundbreaking projects to daily challenges, they’ve tackled it all with enthusiasm and a fresh perspective. We’re so proud of what they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the incredible futures they have ahead of them. Here’s to celebrating the talent and potential of the next generation! 📽️ Check out this video to hear about their amazing experiences! #NationalInternDay #Interns #FutureLeaders #Kaplan #highereducation #highered

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out: Matt Flynn, vice president of learning experience, Kaplan North America, writes, "Despite ed tech’s incredible potential to deliver personalized, tailored learning, learners still have a vital role to play in their learning process." In this thought piece, he digs into the essential skills that learners have to cultivate. He also contextualizes this framework within the current buzz around #GenerativeAI. Also: As #GenAI becomes integral to #highereducation, it's not surprising that student adoption rates far outpace instructor adoption rates, according to a recent Tyton Partners - Strategy Consulting survey. Notably, both groups report increased workloads due to GenAI, attributed to the need for enhanced content development and integrity safeguards. https://lnkd.in/eDC4nCN7 #highered #collegesanduniversities #ai #edtech

Last week, we published a TikTok video that attracted thousands of 'likes' and has been seen by almost 2m people. The topic? Slang and how it differs across the generations! Slang is something that fascinates English language students - perhaps because it is viewed as the essence of 'real' English. But is it professional? What do you think? Is there a place for 'slang' in the workplace or is that idea just delulu? (You'll need to watch the video to find out what that word means!) #KaplanLovesEnglish #KaplanCareerSuccess

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July to our amazing colleagues, agents, alumni, and friends! Wishing you all a day filled with celebration, joy, and unforgettable moments. 🎉 #KaplanLife #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #Celebration #Community #USA

Say hello to our new interns! 👋 Yesterday, we welcomed our 10K Foundation interns. This is the third year we have taken part in the scheme, with 15 interns joining us this summer through September from both the 10K Black and 10K Able intern schemes. They spent their first day meeting their new teams, learning about the company, and attending sessions on staying connected and creating a professional social media presence. We wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them flourish in their roles.🌟 The 10,000 Interns Foundation #KaplanLife #Interns #10000InternsFoundation #DiversityAndInclusion #NewBeginnings #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #InternLife

A new Manhattan Prep/Kaplan survey of more than 300 aspiring #businessschool students finds that a majority believe they have little to fear when it comes to their #socialmedia posts harming their admissions chances. Among the findings: - Legit Factor: Of those surveyed, 59 percent say that what prospective students post on social media sites is “fair game” for admissions officers to use to help them decide who gets in; but 41 percent disagree and think it’s “an invasion of privacy that shouldn’t be done.” - Low Impact: 66 percent say that if an admissions officer had full access to all of their social media posts right now, it would have no impact on their chances of getting in. - Minimal Scrubbing: So confident are respondents in the content they posted that only 3 percent say they will “definitely” delete social media posts before applying to business school. “The vast majority of today’s business school applicants are millennials and Gen Zers who grew up on social media, regularly using it to tell stories, share, and express themselves, so it’s not too surprising that most are comfortable with admissions officers evaluating them on the content they post. Though it is notable that some respondents told us that they are concerned their political views shared on social media might be held against them,” said Stacey Koprince, director of content and curriculum, Manhattan Prep, which is owned by Kaplan. Check out the story below running in Poets&Quants by John A. Byrne for more results and analysis! https://lnkd.in/d7Mjh5aq #MBA #highereducation #highered

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out today: Dartmouth. Harvard. Brown. Yale. University of Texas at Austin. University of Georgia. Those are some of the top private and state #collegesanduniversities that have recently announced that they are sunsetting their COVID era test optional admissions policies. While this may not be a sea change (yet), it may represent a turning of the tide. But this begs the question: If the SAT and ACT do make a broad-based comeback, what kinds of applicants will benefit most? And how should schools best evaluate test scores? And how might #AI factor into all of this? Steven Marietti, Kaplan's Chief Commercial Officer, shares his views. Also: Those interviewing for a job know to bring a printed version of your resume, work samples, a pen and notepad, and a healthy dose of self-confidence. But what about mom and dad? Results from a recent ResumeTemplates survey show that many #GenZ job applicants bring along their parents for the experience, which might really be off-putting to prospective employers! Check out the infographic. #highereducation #highered #collegeadmissions #parenting https://lnkd.in/eJAX8CXU