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Prepare students to thrive in tomorrow’s workplace
The promise of a successful career is what draws students to your college or university. But, without an accurate understanding of labor trends and employer needs, institutions can’t prepare workplace-ready graduates.
Hanover’s Employer Needs Assessment helps align your academic programs with workforce trends. The result? Students who are poised for rewarding careers that meet current and future employer demand.
of recent grads felt “well-prepared” for their new jobs, but only 50% of managers felt they met the skills needed for their roles
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Employer Needs Assessment
Hanover’s experts conduct in-depth interviews with industry representatives to learn:
- Key skills or knowledge graduates need to be considered hirable
- Current trends to incorporate into program curricula
- Employer perceptions of a program
- Employer perceptions of an institution


Seton Hall University to Study Academic and Program Trends with Hanover’s Research Solutions
“I had formerly experienced the high quality capabilities of Hanover Research at my prior institution, and was delighted to establish a new partnership at Seton Hall University. In the coming year, Hanover’s research solutions will help our university improve our understanding of program trends and what defines a sustainable portfolio of programs that is focused on the mission of the institution, scholarship distinction, and long-term sustainability. Hanover’s program analysis and other primary research capabilities, like survey development, make them a great fit for our university. Colleges and Schools within the University will be able to access the primary and secondary data resources needed for their innovation. For others considering external support, take the time to ask questions. It always takes several meetings to understand if there is a strong task-research fit, but I am confident that we will expand the areas of academic program research and many others with Hanover’s support.”
— Katia Passerini, Provost & Executive Vice President
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