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Rural Opportunity Through Apprenticeship
From special education classrooms in rural Missouri to manufacturing plants in central New York, apprenticeship programs and their higher ed partners are helping workers earn while they learn, fill critical labor shortages and build careers close to home.
Specter of AI Haunts Class of 2026
Simmering student fear and anxiety over how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the job market—and humanity—came to a boiling point during some commencement ceremonies this month.
Even as AI Use Spreads, Graduates Maintain Their Degree Was Worth It
Lumina and Gallup’s annual survey of alumni shows they are confident about their decision to go to college, but believe the cost is no longer fair and that their debt is hindering big life decisions.
4 in 10 Students Say AI Will Influence Their Career Choice
Students report feeling “uncertain,” “concerned,” “nervous” and “depressed” about how AI will impact their future careers, a new survey finds. Also, high cost of living deters them from pursuing a college degree.
An On-the-Job Education
South Carolina technical college students can participate in a wide range of apprenticeship programs, from culinary arts to automotive care. Inside Higher Ed visited with some of the apprentices recently to see what they’re learning as they’re earning.
3-Year Degrees Misread the Future Job Market
Cutting electives and general education will leave students ill prepared for an AI-impacted job market.
What Do Employers Mean by ‘AI Skills,’ Anyway?
A major survey shows students are anxious about career readiness in the face of AI—pointing to the need for more employer guidance.
Which Jobs Are Most at Risk in the Age of AI?
A growing body of research highlights how vulnerable certain jobs are to AI-driven automation or augmentation, especially those in the information sectors. Job market experts say universities should take note.