Student Debt and AI Ignorance: The Silent Career Killers Page 1

American workers’ struggles with career advancement and financial mobility are at an all-time high. With AI advancing rapidly and no universal student loan forgiveness in sight, many feel they’re facing insurmountable barriers that prevent them from pursuing the American dream.

According to the fourth annual Education Index, commissioned by EdAssist by Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) and conducted by The Harris Poll, employees want career mobility, but lack direction from employers on how to get there, which can hold them back from pursuing their career goals. While nearly three-quarters (74%) of employees are interested in developing new skills or pursuing additional education, 58% don’t know where to start – and more than half (52%) believe it’s their employer’s responsibility to guide them.