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OKLAHOMA CITY — Nearly 9 in 10 employees (87%) say a whole new approach to education, skills training and learning, or an Education Revolution, is needed to better prepare people for the workforce.
This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. An expanded analysis of the full results, including survey methodology, can be found here.
Regardless of generation, majorities agree that what is taught in school does not always translate to career success. More than half of U.S. employees (54%) say schools are not doing a good job of preparing the next generation of workers for what their needs are after school, and 4 in 5 (80%) say the education system has failed to evolve to the needs of the workforce.
The national survey of 1,206 U.S. employees ages 18 and older was conducted online by The Harris Poll between Dec. 5 and Dec. 30, 2019.
Work Experience Programs Lacking
Eighty-five percent of workers believe degrees should require on-the-job experience, not just coursework, yet close to half, 45%, say they did not participate in any work experience programs (e.g., internships, shadowing, apprenticeships, co-op placements) while in school.
Few Use Education Daily at Work
Sixty-seven percent of American workers say they are employed in the same field/profession in which they received their degrees or certifications, but more than 3 in 4 (77%) agree that they never learned the majority of their day-to-day job duties in school. Consequently, more than 9 in 10 (92%) agree there needs to be more of a balance in education to match actual career options.
Advanced Degrees Helpful, but Not Essential
Although the majority of U.S. workers, 83%, say their education has been useful to their career, only 18% say it has been absolutely essential. Still, 7 in 10 (70%) appear to equate a degree with success as they say getting any degree is better than no degree at all.
Who Should Pay for College?
When considering who should pay for college, there is no clear consensus.
Continual Learning is Essential
Nearly 4 in 5 (79%) agree anyone who doesn’t continue to upskill in their career will be left behind in the workforce, but only 33% of U.S. employees have returned to school after entering the workforce.
Seventy-three percent feel prepared for jobs of the future, but when asked about specific skills, only half or less are knowledgeable in these areas.
“The jobs of tomorrow won’t wait for workers to take their time to learn the necessary skills,” said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. “The sooner we align what is taught in school and upskilling at companies with the demands of the workforce, the easier it will be to create large talent pools of workers necessary for a stable and successful economy.”
About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, our international network of franchises offer localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve, employing 552,000 people across North America in 2019. For more information, visit www.ExpressPros.com.
Growing Leader in Coworking Industry to Showcase Franchise Opportunity at Annual Conference.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For the second year in a row, Venture X – an emerging flexible office space provider renowned for its high-level, boutique hotel-style spaces – will feature its franchise opportunity and serve as a gold sponsor at the 2020 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference inside the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, March 18-20.
The conference, which serves as a hotbed of the nation’s leading hoteliers and industry professionals, presents an incredible opportunity for Venture X. As the concept continues to resonate with and appeal to likeminded investors and influencers in the space, the South Florida-based franchise eyes the conference as a springboard to continued growth success in 2020 and beyond.
“There are prominent parallels between owning a hotel and owning a coworking space, which makes investing in Venture X so attractive,” said hotelier and Venture X Franchisee Raj Chudasama. “Not only are the processes similar when talking about aspects like site selection, filling out the space, concierge-level services and what have you, but Venture X is also a premier provider in the industry with a unique value proposition – both from an design standpoint and the clientele we target.”
Venture X locations, purposely crafted by leaders in workspace design and complimented with contemporary furnishings from Herman Miller, exhibit a dynamic and upscale flexible office space that resemble a boutique hotel while exuding hospitality and professionalism.
Because of its space and the focus on creating a world-class work environment tailored to the modern professional, Venture X’s franchise opportunity provides interested investors – especially those in the hotel industry – an understandable and identifiable path toward profitability.
As a result, hotel-industry professionals like Chudasama in Grapevine, Texas, Mani Patel in Plano, Texas, and Kamal Rama in Charlotte have bought into Venture X and its mission.
For those planning to attend the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Venture X will set up shop at booth No. 203 with brand representatives available on March 18 (5 – 7 p.m.), March 19 (7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and March 20 (8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.).
Attendees interested in speaking with Venture X can schedule a meeting beforehand with either President Jason Anderson (janderson [AT] ufgcorp [DOT] com) or Director of Sales Mark Patek (mpatek [AT] ufgcorp [DOT] com).
Many Venture X franchisees have backgrounds in real estate, finance, hotels or have experience as landlords. Currently, the franchisor is seeking single-unit and multi-unit operators. The brand’s initial franchise fee is $79,500 with a total investment cost ranging from $1.1M–$3.4M.
Backed by the powerhouse United Franchise Group – a group of affiliated, award winning family of companies – Venture X has the support needed to grow exponentially, both stateside and abroad, in the coming months and years.
ABOUT UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP
Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Network Lead Exchange. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
This advertisement is not an offer to sell a franchise. Any offer to sell this franchise will be made by a Franchise Disclosure Document and only the following registration by Venture X Franchising, LLC in any state requiring registration prior to sale.
In New York: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.
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ABOUT VENTURE X
Venture X is a membership-based, shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. We are designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best coworking spaces in the United States.
For more information about the spaces, please visit www.VentureX.com. For information about franchise opportunities, please visit www.venturexfranchise.com.
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Continued commitment to service-focused culture helps expand client base and national revenue.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork Group, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, announced that in 2019 year-over-year sales grew by 16.32 percent over 2018.
Building on several consecutive years of strong performance, AtWork once again experienced double digit year-over-year growth, and the company expects this trend to continue as they expand their nationwide footprint, with the goal of reaching over 300 locations, and $1 billion in sales, by 2029.
“We’re pleased to see yet another year of double-digit growth and we’re excited to have exceeded our target 15 percent year over year growth for 2019,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork Group. “As always, AtWork is serving the needs of our talent and clients from both a business development and customer service perspective. It is a direct reflection of our mission statement, to be ‘AtWork For You’ to our clients and talent on a daily basis, and our growth is the result of this continued commitment.”
There is a growing need for staffing services for both job applicants and companies. This need combined with the strength and capacity of AtWork is exemplified by the success of current franchise owners. AtWork facilitated nearly 50,000 hires in 2019 and increased total hours billed by 12.9 percent.
For information about franchise opportunities, visit atworkfranchise.com.
About AtWork Group
AtWork Group is an industry leading staffing franchise, based in Knoxville, Tenn. Providing temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services across industries, AtWork specializes in three lines of service – AtWork Personnel, AtWork Medical and AtWork Search. There are locations across 27 states, with the goal to reach 325 by 2029. AtWork franchisees execute region-based decisions that make a difference in their local economies to strengthen their communities. The company facilitated 50,000 hires last year. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.AtWorkfranchise.com.
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National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise announces new Texas location.
ROWLETT, Texas — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a premier automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Rowlett, Texas. This brand-new store is the second Tint World® franchise under the ownership of local entrepreneur Michael Richards and will provide full-service auto styling for Dallas, Rockwell, Plano, Garland, and the surrounding counties.
“I was a Tint World® customer before becoming an owner of my first location in Grapevine,” Richards said. “I love cars and I believe Tint World® is the best when it comes to automotive styling. I look forward to bringing the brand to a new market.”
Tint World® Rowlett, Texas, will provide a full range of industry-leading accessories, advanced driver-assistance systems, mobile electronics, car stereo upgrades, security systems, custom wheel and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, nano ceramic coatings, and much more.
“Michael is an outstanding representative of the Tint World® family,” said Charles Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “He is passionate about expanding the brand’s service options in his community and he has done an excellent job of serving Dallas’ auto enthusiasts.”
The all-new Tint World® Rowlett, Texas franchise location is located at 7001 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett, TX 75089. For more information, call (972) 512-4745.
About Tint World
Founded in 1982, Tint World® has grown to become the leading franchise provider of automotive styling, residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security film services. With Automotive Styling Centers™ in the U.S. and abroad, each franchise location houses approximately 20 profit centers, ranging from in-store accessory installations to off-site sales and installation of residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security films. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com and www.TintWorldFranchise.com. You can also like them on Facebook.