Jackson Schroeder

  • Colleges Aren’t Preparing Workers for the Future, Survey Finds

    Colleges Aren’t Preparing Workers for the Future, Survey Finds

    As artificial intelligence increasingly threatens employment, few people believe higher education is effectively preparing current or future workers for the workforce, according to a poll conducted by Gallup and Northeastern University.  The poll included the opinions of 10,000 adults living in the United States, the UK and Canada.  Overall, Americans proved to be the most… Read More

  • Best Online Classes and Programs for Java

    Best Online Classes and Programs for Java

    The median annual wage for web developers was $69,430 in May 2018, and employment is projected to increase by 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And for those who wish to transition to a career in development, one of the best languages to start with is Java.  Since… Read More

  • Colleges May Force Students to Take Financial Literacy – and That’s a Good Thing

    Colleges May Force Students to Take Financial Literacy – and That’s a Good Thing

    Across the board, college students lack financial literacy. To fix that, the federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) released a new report recommending that colleges and universities make financial literacy courses mandatory for every student. By forcing students to take such courses, the FLEC hopes to protect them from making poor financial decisions that… Read More

  • Scholarships Are a Great Recruitment Tool

    Scholarships Are a Great Recruitment Tool

    *Updated June 10, 2021 When the producers from Cards Against Humanity video-called Eva Smerekanych to inform her she earned a full-tuition Science Ambassador Scholarship, she was at a loss for words. Her eyes lit up the screen while she laughed with excitement.  To Smerekanych, a science enthusiast from Bellevue, Washington, the past few months have… Read More

  • How to Choose A Major: Step-by-Step Guide From a College Expert

    How to Choose A Major: Step-by-Step Guide From a College Expert

    As it does for every college student, the time will come for you to choose your major. And yeah, it’s true, commitment is scary. If you’re a traditional student who just graduated from high school and haven’t experienced the professional world yet, chances are you have no idea what you want to be when you… Read More

  • Best Online Classes for Adobe InDesign

    Best Online Classes for Adobe InDesign

    If you’re an active or aspiring graphic designer, photographer, social media professional, writer, or just want to improve your skills on Adobe InDesign, this is the article for you! InDesign can be used to create posters, business cards, brochures, flyers, magazines, newspapers, books, and more. But you can consider it as your “last stop” before… Read More

  • Forget GPA, Brands Are Prioritizing Students’ Passion in Their Scholarships

    Forget GPA, Brands Are Prioritizing Students’ Passion in Their Scholarships

    For decades, scholarships have helped students afford to go to college. And with student debt at an all-time high, they are needed now more than ever before. Until recently, however, nearly every scholarship has been reserved for those who are either athletically or academically accomplished. Even equity-based scholarships such as Chevron’s, which is strictly awarded… Read More

  • In Higher Ed Reform, There Is Room for Bipartisanship

    In Higher Ed Reform, There Is Room for Bipartisanship

    As it does with nearly every political topic, U.S. mainstream media has attached partisanship to higher education. Recently, the overwhelming narrative surrounding higher ed has been that Democrats champion free college above everything, and Republicans refuse government involvement no matter the issue. However, results from a new national survey conducted by Third Way, a center-left-leaning… Read More

  • Best Online Classes for Adobe Illustrator

    Best Online Classes for Adobe Illustrator

    If you’re an aspiring graphic designer, photographer, social media professional, or just want to have fun with Adobe Illustrator, this is the article for you! Most commonly, Illustrator is used for making vector graphics. These types of graphics are especially useful in design, because they aren’t made with pixels. This means they will be clear… Read More

  • Low Internship Participation Indicates a Need for Change

    Low Internship Participation Indicates a Need for Change

    In today’s rapidly evolving job market, having internship experience can give young job-seekers a tremendous leg up. In fact, 57.5 percent of new grads who were offered a job after graduation had at least one internship on their resume. But internships aren’t all created equally. While some companies adequately prepare interns for the working world… Read More

  • Best Online Classes for Adobe Photoshop

    Best Online Classes for Adobe Photoshop

    If you’re an aspiring graphic designer, photographer, social media professional, architect, cartoonist, or just want to have fun with Adobe Photoshop, this is the article for you! Photoshop makes it easy to manipulate photos and create and edit professional-grade graphics that can be used to grow your personal or professional brand. Additionally, it is compatible… Read More

  • The Keys to a Successful Career – Advice From the Architect of SEO

    The Keys to a Successful Career – Advice From the Architect of SEO

    Image Credit: Diggity Marketing In college, few questions carry as much weight as, “what are you going to major in?” This difficult question — imposed by parents, friends, and teachers, alike — pressures students to have a one-track mind. To find professional success, students are persuaded to pick a career path and stick to it.… Read More

  • Best Online Classes for Canva

    Best Online Classes for Canva

    The median annual wage for graphic designers was $50,370 in 2018, and employment is projected to increase by 4 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And for those who wish to transition to a career in graphic design, one of the best tools to start with is Canva. Since… Read More

  • Best Online Classes and Programs for Beginners in Graphic Design

    Best Online Classes and Programs for Beginners in Graphic Design

    The median annual wage for graphic designers was $50,370 in 2018, and employment is projected to increase by 4 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And with the emergence of these online courses, it has never been easier to develop the skills you need to become a graphic designer.… Read More

  • If You Work in College, You’ll Make More Money After You Leave

    If You Work in College, You’ll Make More Money After You Leave

    Students who work while they’re in college will likely make more money after graduation than their classmates who choose not to work. That’s according to a new study published by the Education and Employment Research Center at Rutgers University. To conduct the study, researchers from Rutgers and the City University of New York (CUNY) analyzed… Read More

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