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Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024The Importance of Getting a College EducationName: Chloe WhaleyCourse: CS103 Computer Applications for Microsoft Windows 10Instructor: Professor Nicole K.Date: December 17, 2024IntroductionCollege education develops valuable knowledge, skills, and opportunities.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024It is also key in securing stable, and well-paying jobs.Further, it helps individuals make informed decisions for a better future. Therefore, this presentation will focus on three key points: employment, earnings, and growth.Increased Employment OpportunitiesMore opportunities available to take up a particular career.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Today, most jobs need a candidate to have at least a bachelor’s degree, if not a master’s degree.College creates value for employers and prepares them with skills that they require in the market.There are lower unemployment rates among college graduates as indicated by Bureau of Labor Statistics data (Li 8).Supporting Evidence for Employment OpportunitiesExisting research reveals positive trends as far as the employment of college graduates is concerned.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024That means college graduate earns about 56 % than a high school graduate (Li 12).Research done using peer-reviewed journals provides evidence of need for degree holders.Higher Earning PotentialCollege graduates tend to earn more throughout their lifetime.Education at a higher level increases chances of landing rich employment opportunities.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Significant wage gap: college degree and high school diploma (Carnevale et al. 23).Supporting Evidence for Higher EarningsBachelor’s degree holders earn $2.8 million over a lifetime vs. $1.6 million for high school graduates.Education increases access to high-paying industries and roles.Wage premiums for college graduates grow as job markets evolve. Personal and Professional GrowthCollege education develops critical thinking and problem-solving
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024abilities.Provides networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.Encourages personal growth in communication, leadership, and confidence (Pfeffer 1025).Supporting Evidence for GrowthStudies show higher education promotes personal satisfaction and career mobility.College graduates report higher levels of job satisfaction and career advancement.Research by Okolie et al. highlights the link between education and increased professional confidence.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024ConclusionMore job placements, better pay, enhanced personal and career developmentEarning a college degree opens doors to a brighter future, offering more job opportunities, higher earnings, and personal development.Your education, your success.Works CitedPfeffer, Fabian T. "Growing wealth gaps in education." Demography 55 (2018): 10331068.Topuz, Seher Gülşah. "The relationship between income inequality and economic growth: are transmission channels effective?." Social Indicators Research 162.3 (2022): 1177-1231.
Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Chloe WhaleyProfessor Nicole K.December 17, 2024Li, Ling. "Reskilling and upskilling the future-ready workforce for industry 4.0 and beyond." Information Systems Frontiers (2022): 1-16.Okolie, Ugochukwu Chinonso, et al. "Career training with mentoring programs in higher education: facilitating career development and employability of graduates." Education+ Training 62.3 (2020): 214-234.Carnevale, Anthony P., et al. "Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists." Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2024).