Graduates Of Startup Institute's Bootcamp Trump National Job Satisfaction And Employment Rates
BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup Institute released the results of an audit by edBridge Partners today, reporting that its graduates are being hired at an exceptionally high rate. Results show that 63% of its recent graduates accepted a job offer within 30 days of completing their program, 77% after 60 days, 86% after 90 days—and at the time of this press release, that number has risen to 92%.
Job satisfaction among graduates is extremely high. 88% say their new job is better or significantly better than jobs prior. This is promising given that a recent Gallup Poll reports a mere 32% of U.S. employees say they are engaged in their work despite improved employment rates.
The survey also reveals that graduates are also being given multiple opportunities from which to choose. 51% report having had five or more interviews, 57% received two or more job offers, and 27% were employed before the program concluded. The strong numbers indicate that graduates are more in control of their career path, have choices, and are earning employment quickly.
Says CEO, Diane Hessan, "Our Net Promoter Scores (NPS) have always been extremely high, with recent classes as high as 95, but we decided that satisfaction with our program experience was not enough. We need to pay attention to real outcomes, which is why we decided to have an unbiased outsider measure the results. Witnessing the speed with which our alumni have been able to land great jobs is truly gratifying for us."
The school's distinctive and holistic approach to building 21st century skills entails a comprehensive curriculum. Students are provided with technical training, culture skills, and an immersion into the school's powerful network of alumni, instructors, hiring partners, and the tech community at-large.
Startup Institute's decision to evaluate their program reflects a continued desire to respond to the needs of hiring partners, mostly in tech, who are facing significant talent gaps. Hessan explains, "Our partners are telling us they don't just want employees with technical skills, but also the soft skills that are critical to performance. At the same time, our students are asking us to help them work on real-life problems and build their networks. We believe that it's our program's ability to address all of these needs that is leading to such strong outcomes."
With 85% of the graduates reporting Startup Institute was very or extremely helpful in securing their new positions, and the results of this survey, it is clear that the school's approach is working.
The complete report has been made available to the public.
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