Student Attitudes - Career Readiness

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Student Attitudes
First-Generation Students Share View of Their Readiness
The Class of 2016 has characterized itself as “career ready,” but are these graduates prepared in the areas that employers deem essential?
Class of 2016 Believes It Is “Career Ready,” but Is It?
The Class of 2016 has characterized itself as “career ready,” but are these graduates prepared in the areas that employers deem essential?

DATA BITES

95.6%

Percent of employers citing Communication as most important competency
Job Outlook 2023

96.8%

Percent of students citing Communication as most important competency
2022 Student Survey Report

46.9%

Percent of employers who rate students as very/extremely proficient in Communication
Job Outlook 2023

79.7%

Percent of students who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in Communication
2022 Student Survey Report

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