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Simons, Charlene Wear – California Research Bureau, 2008
Student loans are a rapidly growing $85 billion a year industry fueled by the substantial higher economic returns associated with a college education, increased demand from students and their parents, and grant and scholarship funds that have not kept pace with rising school tuition and fees. This report describes federally subsidized and…
Descriptors: Student Loan Programs, Industry, Student Financial Aid, College Students
Lewis, C. Deanna – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2007
The residential construction industry, like much of today's job market, requires young people to have more analytical reasoning ability and a broader skill base. Along with this comes a deeper understanding of what it means to provide students with "good" soft skills. Soft skills are more than just saying thank you. Choosing a career is…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Labor Market, Construction Industry, Career Awareness