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The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) is a research and policy institute within Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
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The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees - CEW Georgetown
In The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees, CEW analysis underscores that a college degree is a worthwhile investment.
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As recent college graduates face an increasingly challenging job market, our new report shows how influential the choice of bachelor’s degree major can be in determining graduates’ earnings potential and employment prospects. bit.ly/4grhO2Y
#ROI #HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#ROI #HigherEducation #AcademicSky
Happy Thanksgiving from the CEW team! We hope you have a great day and that you spend it with those who matter most to you.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the CEW team! We hope you have a great day and that you spend it with those who matter most to you.
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Students can use available data to pursue credentials and careers that matter to them and that set them up for success. We need investment in counseling and programmatic efforts that maximize students’ use of data and improve their pathways to careers. bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Careers
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Careers
The Great Misalignment: Addressing the Mismatch between the Supply of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees and the Future Demand for Workers in 565 US Labor Markets - CEW Georgetown
Our report finds that American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, and Hispanic/Latino students remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment relative to their share of the college...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Students can use available data to pursue credentials and careers that matter to them and that set them up for success. We need investment in counseling and programmatic efforts that maximize students’ use of data and improve their pathways to careers. bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Careers
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Careers
“The tone in the public is more that college isn’t worth it. And as a response, we’re hearing, not just from the administration, but many different circles, ‘We need to reinvest in trade schools.’”—CEW’s Jeff Strohl @susansvrluga.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Harvard trade school? It’s not as far-fetched as it might seem.
Workforce development and vocational training, a priority for Trump, are not new for Harvard.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“The tone in the public is more that college isn’t worth it. And as a response, we’re hearing, not just from the administration, but many different circles, ‘We need to reinvest in trade schools.’”—CEW’s Jeff Strohl @susansvrluga.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
The proportion of middle-skills credentials that would need to be redistributed across programs of study to align with local demand ranges from around 20% in the most-aligned local labor markets to more than 70% in the least-aligned markets. bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#AcademicSky #EconSky
#AcademicSky #EconSky
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The proportion of middle-skills credentials that would need to be redistributed across programs of study to align with local demand ranges from around 20% in the most-aligned local labor markets to more than 70% in the least-aligned markets. bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#AcademicSky #EconSky
#AcademicSky #EconSky
Our report, “The Great Misalignment,” suggests actions that could help align middle-skills supply and demand across communities. Find our recommendations to help middle-skills providers respond to the needs of their local economies: bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
The Great Misalignment: Addressing the Mismatch between the Supply of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees and the Future Demand for Workers in 565 US Labor Markets - CEW Georgetown
Our report finds that American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, and Hispanic/Latino students remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment relative to their share of the college...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our report, “The Great Misalignment,” suggests actions that could help align middle-skills supply and demand across communities. Find our recommendations to help middle-skills providers respond to the needs of their local economies: bit.ly/3URN1Sl
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
The overall societal impact of a pathway change depends on how effective it is and how many people are eligible. When combining those factors, putting more people on the bachelor’s degree pathway by 22 has the greatest potential to benefit young adults: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The overall societal impact of a pathway change depends on how effective it is and how many people are eligible. When combining those factors, putting more people on the bachelor’s degree pathway by 22 has the greatest potential to benefit young adults: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
Along the journey from youth to young adulthood, there are critical junctures at which a change in pathway can have a tremendous impact on a young person’s future. Learn about specific interventions that could improve the economic futures of young adults: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#EconSky #Workforce #EduSky
#EconSky #Workforce #EduSky
What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs - CEW Georgetown
Longitudinal data reveals that certain education and training combinations lead to the best routes to a stable career.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Along the journey from youth to young adulthood, there are critical junctures at which a change in pathway can have a tremendous impact on a young person’s future. Learn about specific interventions that could improve the economic futures of young adults: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#EconSky #Workforce #EduSky
#EconSky #Workforce #EduSky
Narrowing gaps in good jobs is not as simple as making all interventions equally available to youth and young adults regardless of race, class, and gender. With that approach, the gaps by race and gender are likely to grow. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#Workforce #Jobs #EconSky
#Workforce #Jobs #EconSky
What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs - CEW Georgetown
Longitudinal data reveals that certain education and training combinations lead to the best routes to a stable career.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Narrowing gaps in good jobs is not as simple as making all interventions equally available to youth and young adults regardless of race, class, and gender. With that approach, the gaps by race and gender are likely to grow. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#Workforce #Jobs #EconSky
#Workforce #Jobs #EconSky
November is Native American Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate indigenous communities. American Indians/Alaska Natives remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment. If we don't close this gap, we’ll keep perpetuating inequality in education and the workforce.
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate indigenous communities. American Indians/Alaska Natives remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment. If we don't close this gap, we’ll keep perpetuating inequality in education and the workforce.
Because women already have higher average levels of education than men, there is less potential to improve women’s economic outcomes by increasing their education without also addressing the gender wage gap. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#GenderWageGap #EconSky #AcademicSky
#GenderWageGap #EconSky #AcademicSky
What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs - CEW Georgetown
Longitudinal data reveals that certain education and training combinations lead to the best routes to a stable career.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Because women already have higher average levels of education than men, there is less potential to improve women’s economic outcomes by increasing their education without also addressing the gender wage gap. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#GenderWageGap #EconSky #AcademicSky
#GenderWageGap #EconSky #AcademicSky
Despite an increased focus on skills-based hiring, it’s too early to write off the college degree. Our research shows that 42% of jobs in 2031 will require at least a bachelor’s degree. Read more: @wsj.com www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Workforce
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Workforce
It’s Too Early to Write Off College Degrees
Companies are favoring multitool graduates with broad skill sets.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Despite an increased focus on skills-based hiring, it’s too early to write off the college degree. Our research shows that 42% of jobs in 2031 will require at least a bachelor’s degree. Read more: @wsj.com www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Workforce
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Workforce
Ultimately, expanding access to economic opportunity will require a comprehensive all-one-system approach to supporting youth transitions to adulthood. The 10 effective pathway changes we identify in our report suggest a place to start: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Workforce
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Workforce
What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs - CEW Georgetown
Longitudinal data reveals that certain education and training combinations lead to the best routes to a stable career.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ultimately, expanding access to economic opportunity will require a comprehensive all-one-system approach to supporting youth transitions to adulthood. The 10 effective pathway changes we identify in our report suggest a place to start: bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Workforce
#AcademicSky #EconSky #Workforce
In the trajectory from kindergarten to a good job, the most talented disadvantaged youth do not fare nearly as well as the least talented advantaged youth. We need sweeping reforms that provide just, safe, and equitable education for young people. #AEW2025 @neatoday.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In the trajectory from kindergarten to a good job, the most talented disadvantaged youth do not fare nearly as well as the least talented advantaged youth. We need sweeping reforms that provide just, safe, and equitable education for young people. #AEW2025 @neatoday.bsky.social
There are many education, training, and work-based pathways to a good job—but what if they could be made accessible to more people? Our report explores the junctures at which a strategic intervention could increase the odds of landing a good job. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky #EduSky #EconSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky #EconSky
What Works: Ten Education, Training, and Work-Based Pathway Changes That Lead to Good Jobs - CEW Georgetown
Longitudinal data reveals that certain education and training combinations lead to the best routes to a stable career.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There are many education, training, and work-based pathways to a good job—but what if they could be made accessible to more people? Our report explores the junctures at which a strategic intervention could increase the odds of landing a good job. bit.ly/43Kpbvs
#AcademicSky #EduSky #EconSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky #EconSky
Some states have larger gender wage gaps than others. CEW’s Nicole Smith helps break down the data with Alex Gailey for @bankrate.com. See how your state stacks up: www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
#GenderWageGap #EconSky
#GenderWageGap #EconSky
Best and worst states for pay equality between women and men | Bankrate
See how the gender wage gap in your state stacks up.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some states have larger gender wage gaps than others. CEW’s Nicole Smith helps break down the data with Alex Gailey for @bankrate.com. See how your state stacks up: www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
#GenderWageGap #EconSky
#GenderWageGap #EconSky
Healthcare is the only high-paying occupational group for early-career middle-skills workers that does not face a projected national shortage of middle-skills credentials. bit.ly/3F98McL
#Healthcare #Workforce #EconSky
#Healthcare #Workforce #EconSky
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Healthcare is the only high-paying occupational group for early-career middle-skills workers that does not face a projected national shortage of middle-skills credentials. bit.ly/3F98McL
#Healthcare #Workforce #EconSky
#Healthcare #Workforce #EconSky
To every student submitting early decision applications, good luck! We wish you all the best while you pursue your dream schools.
#AcademicSky #CollegeAdmissions #EarlyDecision
#AcademicSky #CollegeAdmissions #EarlyDecision
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
To every student submitting early decision applications, good luck! We wish you all the best while you pursue your dream schools.
#AcademicSky #CollegeAdmissions #EarlyDecision
#AcademicSky #CollegeAdmissions #EarlyDecision
The 20 majors leading to the highest pay among recent college graduates, such as petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and computer engineering, closely resemble the 20 most lucrative majors for all prime-age, college-educated workers. bit.ly/4grhO2Y
#AcademicSky #EconSky #ROI
#AcademicSky #EconSky #ROI
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The 20 majors leading to the highest pay among recent college graduates, such as petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and computer engineering, closely resemble the 20 most lucrative majors for all prime-age, college-educated workers. bit.ly/4grhO2Y
#AcademicSky #EconSky #ROI
#AcademicSky #EconSky #ROI
Women account for only 30% of employment in high-paying middle-skills management and professional office occupations, despite holding 53% of employment in lower-paying middle-skills occupations in this group. bit.ly/3F98McL
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees - CEW Georgetown
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees finds that the US is facing an annual shortage of 712,000 certificat...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Women account for only 30% of employment in high-paying middle-skills management and professional office occupations, despite holding 53% of employment in lower-paying middle-skills occupations in this group. bit.ly/3F98McL
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
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High-paying occupations for early-career middle-skills workers offer median annual earnings of more than $55K and earnings that are even higher for workers later in their careers. bit.ly/3F98McL
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
High-paying occupations for early-career middle-skills workers offer median annual earnings of more than $55K and earnings that are even higher for workers later in their careers. bit.ly/3F98McL
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
Reposted by Georgetown CEW
Enrollment up 2% compared to fall 2024. Biggest gains came from students studying for short-term credentials, while the number of students enrolled in associate and bachelor’s degree programs rose 3.1% and 1.2%. Grad enrollment stagnant. More: www.insidehighered.com/news/admissi...
Short-Term Credentials Bolster Enrollment Boom
Enrollment is up across the board this fall, except for graduate student enrollment, which remained stagnant. The biggest increase was among those pursuing short-term credentials, followed by those ea...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Enrollment up 2% compared to fall 2024. Biggest gains came from students studying for short-term credentials, while the number of students enrolled in associate and bachelor’s degree programs rose 3.1% and 1.2%. Grad enrollment stagnant. More: www.insidehighered.com/news/admissi...
“We have the ability to do better.”—CEW’s Nicole Smith speaks with Alex Gailey about the gender wage gap. Read more in Bankrate: www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
Most Working Women Won’t See Equal Pay Before They Retire | Bankrate
Here's exactly why it's taking so long.
www.bankrate.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“We have the ability to do better.”—CEW’s Nicole Smith speaks with Alex Gailey about the gender wage gap. Read more in Bankrate: www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...
Projected shortages of middle-skills credentials present substantial opportunities for men and women of all races/ethnicities to increase attainment of credentials aligned with high-paying middle-skills occupations. bit.ly/3F98McL
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EconSky
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EconSky
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees - CEW Georgetown
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees finds that the US is facing an annual shortage of 712,000 certificat...
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Projected shortages of middle-skills credentials present substantial opportunities for men and women of all races/ethnicities to increase attainment of credentials aligned with high-paying middle-skills occupations. bit.ly/3F98McL
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EconSky
#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EconSky
Today and every day, we extend our deepest gratitude to American veterans. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made to protect our freedom!
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today and every day, we extend our deepest gratitude to American veterans. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made to protect our freedom!
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay