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Quality Coaching - Strada Report

October 20, 2025 · 40 Min Read

As policymakers, education leaders, and families consider the multiple purposes and benefits of education after high school, strong career outcomes remain a persistent priority. For the past 40 years, students entering college have consistently placed two things at the top of their “Why go to college?” list:
learning and the ability to get a better job. Research shows that when forced to choose between the two, getting a better job dominates. KEY WORDS: Strada Education Foundation, Coaching, college to career, labor market, goals, guidance, support, major