Robots Need Not Apply: Uniquely Human Skills for the Workforce

Career Readiness

Reading Time: 2 minutesWithin the next few months, college graduates will be hunting for jobs, but are they losing out to technology? Automation is replacing positions at organizations across the globe, causing real fear among students who are deeply concerned about post-grad career options. In late 2018, research firm Morning Consult partnered with Cengage to survey more than 650 […]

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These Innovative Organizations are Making College More Affordable—Here’s How

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Reading Time: 3 minutesFinancial stress: it’s often why would-be students shy away from higher education. In fact, this study revealed that 45 percent of students surveyed chose not to register for a course due to cost. But there is good news: a number of organizations are approaching affordable education with innovative models, shaking up the status quo and […]

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2019 Student Opportunity Index [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWondering what the post-grad environment looks like for your students? Find out in this infographic featuring the results of our first annual Cengage Opportunity Index—a comprehensive assessment dedicated to exploring the opportunities and challenges near and recent graduates face. […]

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Everybody Wants Critical Thinking—But What Is It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s no secret that critical thinking is in high demand in the workplace, but did you know it’s often considered more important than job-specific technical skills? Download our infographic to learn about the critical thinking requirements of employers and some common misconceptions held by students. […]

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Innovation Makes the Dean’s List: How Ryan Tipton Takes Tech Campus-wide

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Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen it comes to scalable access to learning, those who can do, teach. Dr. Ryan Tipton felt it was time for something new after retiring early. After a fruitful career in which the Lovington, New Mexico native grew his own oil company into an acclaimed group of cross-industry subsidies, Dr. Tipton sold his energy empire […]

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