Amid rising student loans and concerns over ‘elitist’ admission policies, the proportion of Americans who see value in a college education is falling. Brands may be able to step in by offering accessible learning opportunities and helping people develop their skills to better their career prospects.

Faced with annual fees in excess of £9,000, questionable pastoral support on campus, and stiffer competition in a job market replete with graduates, Gen Zers have plenty of reason to be sceptical about the benefits of higher education. So, how are they forging their career paths after school?

What are employers doing to give their staff a sense of stability? Will Gen Yers and Zers reshape established career paths? How are people moulding their jobs around their lifestyles? What role will tech play in the future of education? And how are mothers making progress in the workplace?

With just 32% of US graduates believing college has prepared them for a career, Gen Zers are exploring all their options. Combining four years of world travel with collaborative study and immersive work experiences, Minerva is redefining what it means to be a student in the 21st century.