According to a recent survey conducted by ResumeBuilder , more than half of the hiring managers surveyed said they have lowered the education requirements for entry-level positions , stating they did so due to the labor shortage . While some high school grads are choosing to start their careers , data does show that first-time freshman enrollment is up , and higher ed is looking at a variety of ways to satisfy students ’ desire for a flexible learning model .
Flexible Learning According to the NCES , a nontraditional student is defined as a student who enrolls one or more years after graduating high school , or one who attends college part time . These students make up nearly 75 percent of students enrolled in higher education , making the need to satisfy them a priority .
Online learning platforms continue to grow in popularity , with the pandemic forcing institutions to establish and / or bolster virtual classrooms , with 97 percent of college students switching to online learning in 2020 . This flexible option provides both students and professors the ability to learn from virtually anywhere anytime . Students who may have been unable to relocate to the school of their dreams now have the opportunity to attend a school anywhere in the world .
This flexible learning also makes it possible for working students to complete schoolwork after a workday , an additional incentive for those who are offered corporate tuition reimbursement from their employer .
Corporate Partnerships
The competition for suitable employees is hot as the labor shortage continues , leaving companies and corporations to choose from a limited pool of talent . Many organizations are
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