-- Dr. Arthur Keiser, and his mother Evelyn Keiser, started a school more than 40 years ago with only one student and a vision. Today, Keiser University serves nearly 20,000 students across 21 campuses in Florida, as well as online and internationally. With a mission of “students first”, Keiser University has sought the advice of thousands of industry experts over the decades on what they want in an employee. To say that Dr. Keiser is an ‘expert’ on the correlation between education and employment is an understatement.
The latest employment statistics indicate that the chances of finding a good paying job are better now than they have been in decades, but many companies are not finding type of worker they are seeking.
“Rapidly changing workforce demands have created a large, “skills gap” between what employers need and what many job applicants can offer. That’s the gap Keiser University’s education model is helping to bridge by teaching not only the occupational degrees required for the position, but also the professional - so called ‘soft skills’ - needed to succeed in the workplace,” Dr. Arthur Keiser said.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 201,000 in August 2018, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 percent. Employment increased in professional and business services, health care, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and mining.
Keiser University primarily focuses on adult learners seeking career education degrees in these fast-growing industry sectors, including the allied health fields of nursing, physician assistants, sonography and radiologic technology, as well as business administration, information technology, criminal justice and others.
“Along with offering degrees from associates through doctoral levels, our curriculum helps students develop crucial personal and professional skills like critical thinking, communication, teamwork, punctuality, reliability, and leadership,” Dr. Keiser said.
Professional and business services added 53,000 jobs in August and 519,000 jobs over the year. Health care employment rose in August by 33,000, with job gains in ambulatory health care services (+21,000) and hospitals (+8,000). Health care has added 301,000 jobs over the year.
It is Dr. Arthur Keiser’s firm belief that employers who fuel our future are actively looking for skilled, well rounded employees. Job applicants who have these highly sought-after skills will be the first to land competitive, higher paying positions.
“Many workers lack critical cognitive and behavioral skills that are often more valuable to employers than job training,” Dr. Keiser said. “Our students are required to attend class, show up on time, dress professionally, learn to be leaders and serve others. These skills are learned because they are practiced. And that gives our graduates a competitive edge.”
About Keiser University
Co-founded in 1977 by Dr. Arthur Keiser, Chancellor, Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit University serving nearly 20,000 students offering 100 degrees at the doctoral through associate level on 21 Florida campuses, online and internationally, employing 3,800 staff and faculty.
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.
For additional information regarding Keiser University, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu.
Photo Caption: Arthur E. Keiser, Ph.D., Chancellor of Keiser University
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Address: 2600 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
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