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Research & KnowledgeEvent: September 2, 2026

Defined published a report showing that employers rate communication a 98.7% priority for new hires and new grads at only 55.4%

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Employers rate communication a 98.7% priority for new hires. They rate new grads at only 55.4%. Yet, the same report says grads are “largely prepared for work.”

Joel Jacobson|Defined team

Company

Defined

Driving career-connected learning in K-12 to engage students in building vital future-ready skills.

Industry
E-Learning Providers
Location
Northbrook, US
Company size
46 employees

Our mission at Defined is to prepare every student for a lifetime of success by integrating career-connected learning into the K-12 experience. We believe that sustainable workforce development begins in the classroom. By providing students with early exposure to diverse career pathways, we expand access to high-demand industries and empower learners to chart a course toward a purposeful future. Through our hands-on projects, students move beyond theory to build the future-ready skills and professional competencies that today’s economy requires. By bridging the gap between academic standards and real-world application, we help schools build a robust talent pipeline that drives economic growth and individual opportunity.

Founded 2009

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