As posted on FosterEDU Blog As class of 2015 celebrates graduating from college, they will also share the unique distinction as the most indebted class in history. Over 70% of graduates will had to have taken out a student loan, which is an 11% increase in the number of student-loan holders from a decade ago1. […]
The ‘Grey Collar’ Career Challenge
In the midst of a changing employment market there is a new class of jobs emerging—occupations with solid job growth and earnings potential. We call these “grey collar” jobs and at their core they are more skilled occupations than, say, garbage pickup or construction (and absolutely no disrespect to those jobs)—but less technologically advanced than […]
The Guide to Job Availability by Industry
As posted on FosterEDU blog The economy is continuing its slow recovery from the 2008 collapse as the average industry has increased its workforce by just over 1 percent since 2002. Though overall job growth has been sluggish, it doesn’t mean job growth isn’t occuring — it’s just not evenly distributed. Some job sectors, like healthcare […]
The Trillion Dollar Problem: Can We Solve the Student Debt Crisis?
About a year ago, news broke that student loan debt surpassed the trillion dollar mark. While this number is discouraging, it hardly seems surprising. Paying for college has always been one of the many things parents worry about, and, although it is receiving more attention now, student debt has been a problem for years. In […]
Minding the Gap
A big topic and conversation in our workforce is centered around the skills gap — some experts argue there is no such gap, but our work with businesses and students across the country tells us otherwise. We have no doubt that the skills gap is indeed preventing employers from finding the talent they need. At […]
