Study abroad matters: linking higher education to the contemporary workplace through international experience

In today's competitive economy, it takes more than a college degree to convince employers that graduates are ready for the workforce. This report synthesizes research to demonstrate that in this globalized era, study abroad has become one of the most powerful ways to prove to employers that graduates have in-demand skills for the contemporary workplace. The report outlines best practices for higher education institutions, industry, and graduates to better articulate the value of study abroad for the contemporary marketplace.

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Authors: Loveland, Elaina; Morris, Catherine

Published: [New York, New York], IIE and AIFS Foundation, [2018]

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: 25 p. (report) + [1] p. (overview)

Access item: https://www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights/Publications/Study-Abroad-Matters

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