德勤：2026高等教育在劳动力发展中的作用：院校加速影响力的三项行动（英文版）（14页）.pdf

1、Higher Educations Role in Workforce DevelopmentThree Actions Institutions Can Take to Accelerate Their ImpactHigher Educations Role in Workforce Development2Higher education institutions(HEIs)play a significant role in the workforce development ecosystem,as their mission is to equip students with th

2、e knowledge,skills,and training necessary to succeed in the workforce across a broad spectrum of careers and industries.However,institutions are now educating a wider range of students,and the nature of work is changing more quickly than ever before due to technology and shifting economic paradigms.

3、At the same time,HEIs are facing unprecedented challenges:full-time equivalent student enrollment has declined by 10.8%from its peak in 2011,and many institutions are grappling with significant revenue pressures as federal and state funding continues to shrink1.The need for HEIs to adapt and innovat

4、e,provide modern credentials and relevant certification options,and understand how to provide their students a return on investment in the form of a well-paying job is more nuanced and critical than ever before.Traditional education and workforce development models often misalign with the demands of

5、 the modern job market,which prioritizes adaptability,continuous learning,and digital proficiency.Compounding pressures declining enrollment,funding cuts,and shifting learner demographics underscore the urgency for HEIs to transform.By reimagining their role in the workforce ecosystem,institutions c

6、an unlock new,lower-cost delivery models,reach untapped learner populations,and build more resilient revenue streams.To remain relevant and deliver on their promise,HEIs should boldly reimagine their role not just as providers of education,but as agile,proactive architects of workforce readiness and