Even as recently as six or seven years ago, most hiring for in-store, consumer-facing roles happened when companies placed ads in a local newspaper and candidates sent in resumes through the mail. That began to change as use of the Internet gained traction. Today, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web […]
Education and Training Innovation
“Education is being re-imagined. In this new world, both ground-based and online schools use a range of learning models that uniquely target wide audiences with different needs. This results in education that differs by consumer targets, content types, price points and even accreditation standards – but all at superior levels of affordability.”
When Corporate Training is ROI-focused and Individualized, Everybody Wins
It’s time to reimagine—and democratize—corporate training. In too many companies, training is seen either as C-suite perk or a reward to the internal department that makes the best pitch for the available dollars. There is a better way to view and implement corporate training; it should be return on investment (ROI)-focused and individualized. Certainly, the […]
How Job Corps Can Become the 21st Century Skills Hub
There’s no more vexing and persistent issue today than youth unemployment, particularly in America’s largest cities. And to the extent that great moments can be born from great challenges, this moment may be the opportunity for Job Corps, an organization that serves approximately 60,000 youths annually, to answer the skills crisis among disaffected youth. Indeed, […]
Penn Foster’s Rich History: 125 Years of Adapting to the Needs of America’s Workforce
As posted on FosterEDU American education evolved into its current system by adapting to advancements in technology and changes in the labor market. Penn Foster’s history is rooted in response to and growth from these very same changes. Our career-oriented courses not only provide vital training to American workers looking to advance their careers and […]
How to Break the Unemployment-Enrollment Link
As posted on FosterEDU A simple, yet troubling rule of thumb drives enrollment to community colleges, for-profit colleges, and some four-year open-access institutions. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, employment and unemployment rates drive spikes in enrollment at these institutions, and play a much greater correlation than other population trends. It’s a logical and consistent […]
Penn Foster Programs Then & Now
As posted on FosterEDU blog Since the 2013 State of the Union address, the Department of Education has renewed emphasis on programs that prepare students with the skills employers demand, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math.1 The department’s 2015 budget reflects this priority, with $170 million earmarked for programs that prepare students for STEM-related […]
125 Years: The Honor of Labor
As posted on FosterEDU blog Since its inception in 1890, Penn Foster has dedicated itself to enhancing students’ lives by imparting the knowledge, skills and credentials to help students get started on their career path. In doing so, Penn Foster has paid tribute to the honor of skilled labor. From extending educational opportunities to miners, […]
Two-Year Degrees vs. Four-Year Degrees: Where’s the Biggest Payoff?
As posted on FosterEDU blog The question, “is a college degree worth it?” persists as tuition rates increase and student loan debt skyrockets. But the Wall Street Journal breaks down the question over the investment of a college degree even further by asking: If a student does attend and graduate college, does the graduate from […]
How to Improve and Grow the Employee Talent Pool
As posted on FosterEDU blog The skills gap continues to dominate much of today’s economy discussions. Despite steady improvements in college graduation rates and job availabIlity, employers and job seekers struggle to make a match. It’s time for employers to gain control of talent management. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce proposes a new approach to […]
The Power of A Promise
As posted on FosterEDU blog When you are child you learn about the power of a promise. The importance of honoring commitments to friends, adults or even family members starts at an early age, and overtime helps to define your character. You learn that when you break a promise, no matter how small it may seem […]
