According to new research from Junior Achievement and Citizens, more than three-fourths of teens (76%) agree that a two-year or technical certification is enough to get a good job, and only 41% of respondents agree that one must have a four-year degree to have a good job.
In recent months, there have been reports of Artificial Intelligence (AI) making advances in competencies related to occupational fields millions of people depend on for jobs, including graphic design, writing, content creation, and even law and medicine. This has raised questions about the impact AI could have on the future employability of millions.
On November 30, the Washington Business Hall of Fame welcomed four new Laureates to cap off a day-long event that raised $1.375 million to support the work at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to systematically reengineer education to expand economic mobility and opportunity for all students.
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae shows most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday. The survey reflects that most teens (85%) believe “owning a home” is part of “the good life,” compared to nearly as many adults (87%) based on Fannie Mae’s Q4 2020 National Housing Survey®.
