Career & Workforce Readiness
AASCU Members are preparing students for evolving career pathways, so they graduate with the skills, experiences, and knowledge needed for lifelong success.
The Value
- Data-driven coaching empowers student success. Use demographic and career-outcome data to guide tailored coaching, improving retention, graduation, and workforce results for all students.
- Career outcomes embedded across education strengthen social mobility. Integrating career readiness into learning environments enables all students to link academics with meaningful post-college outcomes.
- Early career pipelines support local economies. Career engagement that starts early and continues throughout college connects students to regional workforce needs and supports long-term economic growth.
The Practice
- Use data to drive career outcomes. Track and analyze demographic and outcome data—such as persistence, graduation, and job placement—to continuously refine coaching and advising models.
- Embed career guidance across the campus and curriculum. Align career development with academic milestones and ensure all faculty, staff, and advisers are engaged in supporting career outcomes.
- Ensure every student accesses relevant career resources. Proactively design and deliver programming that meets students where they are and supports those who may benefit most.
- Integrate experiential learning with career outcomes. Weave internships, mentorships, and career-focused activities into coursework to connect academic learning with real-world employment.
- Equip career champions through professional development. Provide faculty and staff with the training and tools to serve as consistent, high-quality career advisers.
- Build early and ongoing career connections. Support career exploration, partnering with K12 institutions and employers to provide real-world experiences through internships and mentorship.
