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College students predicted to fall by more than 15% after the year 2025

The Hechinger Report

Only a handful of states, colored in blue, are predicted to see an increase in the number of students attending regional four-year colleges and universities between 2012 and 2029. But student demand is expected to grow for the nation’s most elite colleges and universities between 2012 and 2029. million in 2029.

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OPINION: Why we must invest in new, innovative workforce training to fill a skills gap

The Hechinger Report

Through 2029, growth in the IT sector is expected to rise 11 percent and add over half a million jobs to the U.S. Recent history reminds us that the only way we can build a stronger, more resilient society is by investing in meaningful workforce training and good-paying jobs in the rapidly growing information technology field.

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High school seniors reveal choices in joyous ‘signing day’ ceremony

The Hechinger Report

The class of 2029 — currently in kindergarten — read touching letters of encouragement and advice for the largely low-income, minority upperclassmen, most of them the first in their families to attend college. On this spring day at Boston University “we celebrate seniors on their journey to college and life beyond!” Tutors danced.

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