Episodes tagged: College

Every Dad Said to Major in Accounting. Does that Advice Still Make Sense?

In this episode Steve discusses research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on which college majors offer the highest and lowest early-career salaries. Plus, we reveal if “Major in Accounting” is still good advice.

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Skills-based Hiring and AI Making Gen Z Think Again About College

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of AI adoption and the increasing popular trend of “skills-based” hiring are making some Gen Z students and graduates question the value and need for the traditional four-year college degree as a necessary step in their career progression.

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The High Costs of Student Loan Debt and the Opportunities for Employers

In this episode Steve discusses the current state of Student Loan Debt in America, and the opportunities and strategies for employers to help employees manage these debts.

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The Link Between Men’s Labor Force Participation and College Enrollment Trends

In this episode Steve discusses the shift in men’s and women’s college enrollment and graduation rates, and the impact that is having on the composition of the labor force.

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Making the Grade: Navigating Pros and Cons of College vs Trade School for Gen Z

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk with their friend Jake Adams about his experience in the trade school apprenticeship program and how it compares to a university.

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