"To make ends meet, a majority of college students (67 percent) work for pay in some capacity, according to a fall 2024 survey by Trellis Strategies. Among working students, 43 percent were employed at least 40 hours per week, and 25 percent held more than one job. Employment can be beneficial for learners' future career success because it teaches them durable skills such as communication, time management and professionalism, and it can give them insight into their job interests or disinterests."
"However, working students-particularly those who work full-time-are less likely to retain than their peers, in part because juggling personal, family and financial responsibilities is a significant challenge. A 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found that over half (59 percent) of students who work full-time said managing competing priorities was among their top stressors. Therefore, students can benefit from university-sponsored events that identify flexible employment opportunities, accommodating ever-changing college schedules."
Affordability threatens student persistence as many at-risk students cite tuition costs as their primary concern. A fall 2024 Trellis Strategies survey found 67 percent of college students work for pay; among them 43 percent work at least 40 hours weekly and 25 percent hold multiple jobs. Employment develops durable skills like communication, time management and professionalism and can clarify career interests. Students who work—especially full-time—have lower retention and face significant stress from juggling personal, family and financial responsibilities. Many students want colleges to help connect them to jobs and internships, and colleges have launched part-time job fairs to offer flexible, entry-level opportunities.
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