In a wake-up call for higher education, an October survey found that small businesses are increasingly dissatisfied with the pool of college graduates and many are no longer interested in hiring new grads with a 4-year degree. The Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of Public Square and RedBalloon.work, found employers have issues with the work ethic college students display as well as the quality of their preparation for the workforce.
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“The free market lacks confidence in a higher education system that has shifted its focus from academics to woke subjects like DEI. This is an eye opener for high-school grads considering a 4-year degree and student loan debt,” observed Andrew Crapuchettes, RedBalloon CEO.
When asked if colleges and universities are graduating students with the relevant skills required by the business community, 67% of small business owners responded with a resounding “strongly no.” When asked if they […]
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