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College degree? Why your first job may matter more

University Business

Most launchpad jobs are found in technical, maintenance, manufacturing and healthcare fields and offer opportunities for significantly higher pay by moving into supervisory or managerial roles or pursuing further education. An abundance of data correlates education levels with significantly higher earnings.

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An Apology for the Liberal Arts

HEPI

Computer Science and Engineering are the most highly recommended courses of study. Since most of these students will not pursue further education, this will be their final chance to undertake such academic exploration with institutional support. Upon graduation, newly credentialed students can join the modern workforce.

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Key Facts and Figures about the Graduate Technical workforce

HEPI

A better understanding of the demand for technical skills and broadening of career pathways, and possibly a revision to qualification programmes that provide these skills and pathways into technical occupations, could result from stronger collaborations between education and training institutions and businesses engaged in technical activities.