08/21/2024

Report: Workers Eager for Continuing Education

Employees are looking for credentials - suggesting an opportunity for associations

A new report suggests that American workers are highly motivated to pursue affordable educational opportunities, a finding that aligns with association credentialing and certification efforts.

The 2024 Workforce Education Motivations Report, released last week by the HR and training firm InStride, is based on a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers conducted in March and April 2024. A majority of respondents (72 percent) said they would prefer pursuing an online degree with tuition paid by an employer versus in-person education, paid by themselves. 

According to the report, the trends suggest that workers are eager to further their education but skeptical of its value. “With tuition rising twice as fast as inflation over the past 40 years, Americans are seeking ways to further their careers without being burdened by a lifetime of student debt,” the report says.

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