Kearney Education & Nonprofit Practice
About Education & Nonprofit
Education and nonprofit work spans K-12, higher education, EdTech, foundations, and NGOs. Projects focus on improving outcomes, financial sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.
Sub-sectors
Current Hot Topics
- •AI in education
- •Enrollment cliff in higher ed
- •Skills-based credentials
- •Online learning evolution
- •Foundation strategy and impact
- •Education equity initiatives
Kearney's Position in Education
Kearney maintains a specialized focus in select Education areas.
While the practice is smaller, it offers opportunities for deep specialization and close client relationships. Consultants can develop genuine expertise and often have more direct impact on engagements.
Types of Education Work
Kearney's Education practice typically works on:
Interview Expectations
Candidate-Led Format
Kearney uses an candidate-led case format. Candidate-led cases with strong operations and supply chain focus. Known for practical, implementation-oriented case discussions.
Industry Knowledge Requirements
No prior Education knowledge is required. Cases may be set in the industry but are accessible to generalists.
Common Education Case Types
Career Path in Education
Specialized niche with potential for deep expertise development.
Exit Opportunities
Consultants from Kearney's Education practice commonly move to:
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