To improve the number of students graduating from college, organizations from across the country are providing financial assistance to academic institutions. This funding is used for different opportunities, including courses that provide a combination of business curricula and information about careers in the field, which can benefit students pursuing higher education who are unsure what to do after graduation.
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Walmart Foundation recent awarded a $50,000 grant to Woodbury University, which will fund a new program that incorporates career goals into students' coursework. The school hopes this new opportunity will improve the graduation rates of first-generation students who are enrolled in the the business degree program.
First- and second-year students who take this class will have have the opportunity to learn about career development and career-related experiences. Also, through this new program, third-year students will have the chance to take advantage of internships.
"Education is the most powerful tool for improving lives, and Woodbury wants our students to succeed by finishing their degrees and being prepared to enter the workplace," said Kenneth R. Nielsen, president of the school.
Depending on the field, position and years of experience, business degree holders earned salaries that ranged from $73,510 to $171,583 in 2008, according to PayScale.com, a research company.
