International Women’s Day is an occasion to reflect on past progress toward gender equity in the workplace and the challenges that still remain. In 2021, women in the U.S. earned about $0.82 for every dollar men earned. Hispanic or Latina women earned about $0.58, and Black women earned about $0.63 for every dollar white men …
Students have become increasingly pragmatic when it comes to choosing and preparing for their careers, a new Forage analysis suggests. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of college students majoring in business, health, and computer science has grown in recent years, while the number of students majoring in …
If you’re looking for an entry-level job, you may be experiencing uncertainty about your future. What will your career path look like, where will you live, and how much will you earn? A 2023 Real Estate Witch survey found that new grads expect to earn nearly $30,000 more than their actual starting salary just one …
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The new year is in full swing, and while we can’t wait to see what students accomplish on Forage in 2023, we also want to highlight all that U.K. students achieved on Forage last year. Students from over 2,000 U.K. secondary schools and universities enrolled in Forage programmes in 2022. U.K. students could choose from …
American job seekers are embracing that remote work-from-home life. A 2023 Pew Research Study found that 35% of U.S. workers with remote jobs work from home all the time. And 58% of white-collar workers want to work remotely at least three days a week, according to USA Today. So, if you’re fortunate enough to have …
While ChatGPT is a fun diversion in the middle of an otherwise dull day, there are plenty of ways to leverage this buzzy AI tech to help you in your job search. For example, writing a cover letter may not be your idea of a good time, but for ChatGPT it’s a snap. But should …
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2022 isn’t over yet, but we’re already breaking out the champagne to celebrate Forage students’ success this year. As of Nov. 30, there were over 1.1 million enrollments in Forage virtual work experiences through 2022. Those Foragers represent over three thousand high schools, colleges, and universities across the U.S. In 2022, Forage had enrollments from …
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Work-life balance is top of mind for many young professionals. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, work-life balance is the top consideration for both Gen Zers and millennials when choosing an employer. And, not having a positive work-life balance is a top reason both generations left their previous jobs. Clearly, work-life balance …
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