Edcor

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Edcor Newsletter December 2023 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Ed Ever since the start of the pandemic, the field of education saw a drastic and overnight shift to online education. All learning institutions, including traditional schools, adopted this shift and followed the learning curve that came with digitalization. The pandemic is long over, however, the conveniences it bestowed upon learners and educators still prevail.

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Edcor

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We are what we believe we are. Yes, CS Lewis said it first but this phrase has stuck with me since I was in middle school and has been used multiple times – sometimes to pick my spirits up and sometimes others around me. Nothing could be closer to the truth; I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities. This has been one of the guiding principles of my leadership at Edcor too.

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Edcor

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Let me make it clear upfront that I have nothing against traditional degrees; in fact, I have a Bachelor’s degree followed by three Master’s degrees. Two of which I pursued while working full-time. However, this was when I was in my twenties. My recent educational pursuits include short-term alternate digital credentials (ADC), also called micro-credentials , and stackable certificates.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Edcor Newsletter October 2023 Artificial Intelligence: You can like it or hate it, but you can’t ignore it Can you name a few ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been helping us in our day-to-day lives for the past few years? Why not ask Alexa, Siri, or Google?! Or open your smartphone with facial detection or fingerprint recognition and search or ask a chatbot?

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Edcor

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Can you name a few ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been helping us in our day-to-day lives for the past few years? Why not ask Alexa, Siri, or Google?! Or open your smartphone with facial detection or fingerprint recognition and search or ask a chatbot? Soon, I hope, you’ll notice that all your social media is showing you posts about AI so you can learn more about it.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Customer Service Week, celebrated during the first week of October, has always been a special occasion to show appreciation and recognition for the tireless efforts of those who work on the frontline of customer satisfaction. This year’s official theme for Customer Service Week is “Team Service.” It’s a powerful message that emphasizes the collective spirit of service.

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Edcor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Edcor Newsletter September 2023 Next Steps for Student Loan Borrowers: Navigating the Post-September Landscape There has been a lot of debate and discussion about student loan repayments over the past year, and many apprehensions have surfaced since the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s one-time student loan relief plan. Further, the federal student loan moratorium that started in March 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 emergency and set all student loan interests to 0% for mill

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Edcor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edcor Launches Critical Pathways to Drive Workforce Development Value-added solution meets organizational needs for workforce development while addressing critical career junctures for professionals Media Contact: Joseph Ranck, FireStarters Marketing 248.425.0409; jranck@firestartersmarketing.com Troy, Michigan September 20, 2023 — Edcor is announcing the launch of Edcor Critical Pathways, a comprehensive program designed to empower working professionals with the necessary

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Edcor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There has been a lot of debate and discussion about student loan repayments over the past year, and many apprehensions have surfaced since the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s one-time student loan relief plan. Further, the federal student loan moratorium that started in March 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 emergency and set all student loan interests to 0% for millions of borrowers has now come to an end as student loan repayments have begun for about 37 million borro

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Edcor

AUGUST 17, 2023

Edcor Newsletter August 2023 Upskilling with Graduate Certificates: The Edge You Need to Fill Skill Gaps Staying competitive in today’s fast-changing job market is a bigger need than it ever was, making upskilling a critical aspect of ongoing career development. Upskilling, simply defined as updating or learning new skills for your current or upcoming role, can take many shapes and forms based on the unique needs of the learner or groups in your organization.

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Edcor

AUGUST 11, 2023

As Steve Jobs said, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” No matter what your organizational goals or missions are, you’ve always got to fulfill them through your people. I firmly believe that understanding the various needs, motivators, and ways tasks can be better performed by your workforce takes you closer to those goals.

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Edcor

AUGUST 8, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edcor brings Master’s Advising pathway and Graduate Certificates to Client employees Media Contact: Joseph Ranck, FireStarters Marketing 248.425.0409; jranck@firestartersmarketing.com Troy, Michigan July 28, 2023 — Edcor and Pearson Accelerated Pathways, through the continued growth of their partnership, are now offering a Master’s Advising pathway to clients.

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Edcor

AUGUST 8, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edcor Announces Debt-Free Degrees Program for Client Employees Media Contact: Joseph Ranck, FireStarters Marketing 248.425.0409; jranck@firestartersmarketing.com Troy, Michigan July 28, 2023 — Edcor and Pearson Accelerated Pathways, through the continued growth of their partnership, are now offering a Master’s Advising pathway to clients.

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Edcor

AUGUST 7, 2023

Staying competitive in today’s fast-changing job market is a bigger need than it ever was, making upskilling a critical aspect of ongoing career development. Upskilling – simply defined as updating or learning new skills for your current or upcoming role – can take many different shapes and forms based on the unique needs of the learner or groups in your organization.

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Edcor

JULY 20, 2023

Edcor Newsletter July 2023 Education Benefits Help Organizations Weather Economic Storms? Many CEOs entered 2023 bracing for a probable recession due to last year’s forecasts that indicated the GDP would contract over two consecutive quarters. Yet, the economy hasn’t shown many signs of slowing down. On a bright note, the looming fears of a possible recession in the U.S. in 2023 have been put to rest, and economists now believe that if the economy shows signs of a slowdown in July 2024, it will

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Edcor

JULY 20, 2023

Many CEOs, including myself, entered 2023 bracing for a probable recession due to last year’s forecasts that indicated the GDP would contract over two consecutive quarters. Yet, the economy hasn’t shown many signs of slowing down. On a bright note, the looming fears of a possible recession in the U.S. in 2023 have been put to rest, and economists now believe that if the economy shows signs of a slowdown in July 2024, it will not be drastic.

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Edcor

JUNE 1, 2023

Edcor Newsletter June 2023 How can HR help employees with Some College, No Credential? Almost every state in America (45) has the goal to raise postsecondary education attainment. Yet, according to a report by Nation Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the Some College, No Credential (SCNC) student population in the U.S. is a whopping 40.4 million.

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Edcor

JUNE 19, 2023

Almost every state in America (45) has the goal to raise postsecondary education attainment. Yet, according to a report by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the Some College, No Credential (SCNC) student population in the U.S. is a whopping 40.4 million. While it may be well known that college enrollments pivoted to their lowest point during the pandemic, it’s appalling that we’ve added 1.4 million SCNC students between the years 2020 and 2021 – a 3.6 percent rise from 39.0

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Edcor

MAY 19, 2023

Edcor Newsletter April 2023 Nurse Scholarships: a strategic tool for Healthcare Nursing is a noble profession, at the same time it is a profession that requires highly skilled individuals to continuously update licensures and upskill to provide optimal patient care. It’s a known fact that Healthcare organizations with a higher percentage of nurses with BSN or higher degrees have lower mortality rates and better patient outcomes.

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Edcor

MAY 15, 2023

Nursing is a noble profession, at the same time it is a profession that requires highly skilled individuals to continuously update licensures and upskill to provide optimal patient care. It’s a known fact that Healthcare organizations with a higher percentage of nurses with BSN or higher degrees have lower mortality rates and better patient outcomes.

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Edcor

APRIL 1, 2023

Edcor Newsletter April 2023 Professional Development Imperative for Nurses Professional development or higher education for Nurses is imperative as it not only leads to better patient outcomes but also prepares them for future roles. Nursing degrees and continuous upskilling equip nurses with the tools they need to deliver quality patient care and add higher value to the healthcare system they work for, contributing to key metrics like reduced mortality rates.

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Edcor

APRIL 17, 2023

America has 4.4 million Registered Nurses who are at the front and center of patient care. These Nurses are highly trained professionals who are often the first point of contact for anyone seeking medical attention. From taking care of the elderly to delivering babies to taking care of critically ill patients to managing emergencies in the ER, these unsung heroes work tirelessly for the well-being of society.

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Edcor Newsletter February 2023 The U.S. Healthcare Industry is unique and a niche for Edcor The healthcare industry in the U.S. is a complex and multifaceted industry, with various challenges and opportunities. It is a highly-regulated system that includes a range of providers, facilities, and payers. A high degree of fragmentation and specialization and a complex mix of public and private financing make it unique when it comes to designing and administering education benefits for the industry.

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Edcor

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Edcor Newsletter December 2022 Edcor School Network Differentiators We’ve said it a million times and keep reiterating that Education is a passion at Edcor and at the core of everything we do. Our focus is to help clients reach their upskilling goals, and make client-employees informed consumers of higher education. To this end, Sara VanWagoner (VP, Corporate Growth at Edcor) started the Edcor School Network more than a decade back to associate with like-minded institutions of higher education t

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Edcor

JANUARY 1, 2023

Edcor Newsletter January 2023 New Strain on the Healthcare industry: Ed Benefits help them Cope As of Jan 7, the new sub-strain of omicron XBB.1.5 accounts for more than a quarter of all Covid-19 infections in the country. This strain, even though far more contagious, is less deadly. Experts say that those who didn’t catch earlier strains will catch this one and there will be many reinfections as it’s five times more infectious than Omicron, which was five times more infectious than the original

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Edcor

MARCH 1, 2023

Edcor Newsletter March 2023 Is covering micro-credentials under your TA policy a good idea? Micro-credentials are skill-oriented or competency-based short-term courses that are often flexible and adapt to the student’s style of learning – online, face-to-face, or hybrid. They are intended to be fast, accessible, and specialized. The skills learned are validated through assessments and evaluations, and culminate in recognized proofs of achievement such as certificates or certifications.

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Edcor

MARCH 9, 2023

As a trusted friend who is known for the love of learning and works in the education benefits field, I am often posed with questions on the best ways to upskill from friends who are working professionals at different levels in their careers with diverse educational degrees. The reasons for upskilling are often varied, but the solution to their questions is repeatedly to do a short-term course through a reputed institute that earns credits, is stackable, and is hopefully covered under their Tuiti

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Edcor

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The healthcare industry in the U.S. is a complex and multifaceted industry, with various challenges and opportunities. It is a highly-regulated system that includes a range of providers, facilities, and payers. A high degree of fragmentation and specialization and a complex mix of public and private financing make it unique when it comes to designing and administering education benefits for the industry.

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Edcor

JANUARY 12, 2023

As of Jan 7, the new sub-strain of omicron XBB.1.5 accounts for more than a quarter of all Covid-19 infections in the country. This strain, even though far more contagious, is less deadly. Experts say that those who didn’t catch earlier strains will catch this one and there will be many reinfections as it’s five times more infectious than Omicron, which was five times more infectious than the original strain.

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Edcor

JANUARY 10, 2023

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you celebrated the holiday season surrounded by the warmth of your loved ones and started the year re-energized and ready to go after your goals. Remembering the events of the past year, it would be fair to compare 2022 to a rollercoaster ride for America and the rest of the world. While recovering from the lingering effects of the pandemic, we faced the humanitarian crisis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, soaring energy prices, 40-yea

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Edcor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As we draw close to the end of 2022, it’s time to reminisce the memories and accomplishments of the year that was. Not only in 2022 but also over the past few years, Edcor has proven how resilient, resourceful, and tenacious we are. We have faced challenges head-on and made it through whatever was standing in front of us. Edcor has had a great year with growing not only our Tuition service line but also our Freedom and Scholarship lines.

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Edcor

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We’ve said it a million times and keep reiterating that Education is a passion at Edcor and at the core of everything we do. Our focus is to help clients reach their upskilling goals, and make client-employees informed consumers of higher education. To this end, I started the Edcor School Network more than a decade back to associate with like-minded institutions of higher education that have the learner’s best interest at heart.

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Edcor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Statistics show that American employers spend around $180 B annually on upskilling programs, out of which a significant chunk is towards tuition assistance. Even though more than 75% of the American workforce is interested in upskilling programs, only 40% know about their employer’s tuition assistance programs, 25% of interested employees start their application, and a mere 2 – 4% of employees participate in these programs.

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Edcor

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Edcor Newsletter October 2022. Taxation around Scholarships The data on typical yearly educational funding shows that parental contributions cover around 40% of college costs; a close second is scholarships and grants pegged at 25%. Close to 2 million scholarships are awarded each year; the U.S. Department of Education alone awards 46 billion dollars in scholarships and private sources award close to 8 billion dollars in scholarships annually.

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Edcor

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Edcor Newsletter November 2022. Underutilized to Optimized: A guide to maximizing usage of Education Benefits Statistics show that American employers spend around $180 B annually on upskilling programs, out of which a significant chunk is towards tuition assistance. Even though more than 75% of the American workforce is interested in upskilling programs, only 40% know about their employer’s tuition assistance programs, 25% of interested employees start their application, and a mere 2 – 4% of emp

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Edcor

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Statistics show that American employers spend around $180 B annually on upskilling programs, out of which a significant chunk is towards tuition assistance. Even though more than 75% of the American workforce is interested in upskilling programs, only 40% know about their employer’s tuition assistance programs, 25% of interested employees start their application, and a mere 2 – 4% of employees participate in these programs.

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Edcor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

“Life’s persistent and most urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. This famous quote has been a guiding force throughout my career. As a young adult, reading memoirs of famous leaders was one of my favorite hobbies. Learning about their life experiences made a difference in my own. One of the prominent themes that struck a chord with me was about the joy of giving and how it enriches the giver’s life.

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