1. Lifetime Advantages of Degree Completion Presented by: Lauren Hubacheck, Director of Career Services, Salem State University

2. Advantages Preparation for the Job Market Financial Advantages Network

3. Preparation for the Job Market Higher Education Degrees indicate to employers that not only are candidates prepared academically they also are –Independent and can make decisions –Can manage stress –Make responsible choices about life and work –Bring to the organization education and outside experiences –Have worked with diverse groups

4. Skills Development in Higher Education The top 5 personal qualities/skills employers seek, according to NACE's Job Outlook survey, are: Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization Ability to obtain and process information Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work Ability to analyze quantitative data

5. Financial Advantages On average an individual with a bachelor degree can expect to earn 84% more over a lifetime then a peer who's educational obtainment is a high school diploma The College Payoff Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings 2011 Georgetown University

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8. Financial Advantages Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment Education attainedUnemployment rate in 2013 (Percent)Median weekly earnings Doctoral degree2.2$1,623 Professional degree2.31,714 Master's degree3.41,329 Bachelor's degree4.01,108 Associate's degree5.4777 Some college, no degree7.0727 High school diploma7.5651 Less than a high school diploma11.0472 Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections March 24, 2014 The College Payoff Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings 2011 Georgetown University

9. Network Higher Education provides a variety of opportunities to connect and engage while building a network of individuals who are vital to a students success now and in the future Alumni Connections Faculty Administrators Employers

10. Conclusion Thank You!