
Online by Design: Improving Career Connection for Today's Learners
July 28, 2025
Today, the value of higher education is increasingly measured by its ability to lead to meaningful career outcomes. Yet for millions of today’s learners – the working adults, parents, and online learners who make up the majority of college students – traditional career services and work-based learning opportunities are out of reach. In this report, CHEPP analyzes research to offer insights for transforming postsecondary education into a more flexible, workforce-aligned system. By redesigning career connection strategies with learners at the center, we can unlock economic opportunity for everyone and build a more skilled workforce for America.