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What percentage of students are underemployed a year after graduation?
52%
Name one main reason employers say Gen Z isn’t ready for work.
Poor communication, lack of initiative, or unprofessional behavior
How does the report define the term “underemployed”?
Underemployed is defined as holding a job that does not require a bachelor’s degree
How many graduate initiatives have taken place so far since 2009?
2
Name one thing Gen Z values in the workplace?
Meaningful work, open communication, mental health, inclusion, or work-life balance
Does the kind of institution a student attends affect how likely they are to be underemployed?
Yes, it appears to be the case based on the findings of the study.
What percent of the employers’ reasons is that the graduates are missing the deadlines?
59%
Name one group who is a part of the new majority of students
first generation, low-income, students of color and/or those who are 25 or older
What is the working title of the new plan?
“beyond completion”
What percentage of employers say Gen Z is not work-ready?
75%
name one qualitiy or norms that white people use against people of color
objective, rational linear thinking, respecting authority, and following rigid time schedules
According to Tema Okun, what terms/words did professors identify as promoting dominant white culture and cultural imperialism?
perfectionism, objectivity, worship of the written word, and a sense of urgency