103.  Degrees, Jobs, and Employers

There is an abundance of analyses on the value of a college degree and the expectations of graduates and employers as individuals enter the workforce. A look at some of these studies shows a puzzling misalignment that is frustrating for all involved.  In this episode I’ll look at things from both sides. First, what are the expected returns from a college degree, both in terms of affluence and personal fulfillment?  Is the college degree a necessary asset in securing a good job?  Second, how do employers value a degree as opposed to skills-based ability in the hiring process? Or more to the point, what are employers saying about this as opposed to how they are acting? Finally, how can the expectations of graduates and employers be align to the benefit of all?   EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello with is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network