Kaplan University - A different school of thought™

OVER A LIFETIME, A PERSON WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE WILL EARN NEARLY TWICE AS MUCH AS A WORKER WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

(U.S. Census Bureau)

UNIVERSITIES IN ASIA RECENTLY PRODUCED ALMOST HALF A MILLION ENGINEERS. THE U.S. PRODUCED LESS THAN 150,000.

(The Washington Post)

MORE THAN 77 MILLION BABY BOOMERS WILL RETIRE BY 2020. ONLY 40 MILLION WORKERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE THEIR PLACES.

(The Seattle Times)

The best way to end wasted talent is to seek out new ways to develop it. We’re working to help bring awareness to the talent crisis in America. To initiate a change in the way that education works. And to create opportunities for everyone with talent — regardless of age, geography, or circumstances. By adding your voice to the conversation we can begin to solve the problem.

That's why we're creating the End Wasted Talent Fund. Over the next few months, we'll be announcing opportunities for people who have a desire to make more of their future and their talent.

We invite you to get involved. Share your thoughts about this issue and help students of all ages get the most out of their talent. Together, we can create new educational opportunities and change the future for the better.

Together, we can end wasted talent.

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