Put Undergraduates to Work, for Their Own Good

Despite an improving economy, eager and talented new college graduates are still encountering significant difficulty in securing jobs. Access to a college education is no longer enough. The world has changed so significantly that colleges and universities must complement a traditional education with...

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Published inThe Chronicle of Higher Education Vol. 60; no. 19
Main Author Fry, John A
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc 24.01.2014
Chronicle of Higher Education
Subjects
Academic degrees
Apprenticeships
College graduates
College Students
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Programs
Educational Change
Educational Facilities Improvement
Employers
Employment
Graduates
Graduation
Higher Education
Internship Programs
Job hunting
Methods
Occupational training
Outcomes of Education
Portman, Natalie
School to work transition
Training
Undergraduate Students
Work Environment
Work Experience
United States
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Summary:Despite an improving economy, eager and talented new college graduates are still encountering significant difficulty in securing jobs. Access to a college education is no longer enough. The world has changed so significantly that colleges and universities must complement a traditional education with real experience, including authentic connections to the workplace.
ISSN:0009-5982
1931-1362