Life After College

New research from Gallup and Amazon found mentorship positively impacted young adults in their career outcomes, but professionals from low-income backgrounds were less likely to have those figures in their lives. The report offers three recommendations for potential role models.

A new program created by West Virginia and Marshall Universities aims to support recent graduates in establishing remote work opportunities within the state.

During the competitive season, many college athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. Davidson College staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.

The University of West Florida created the Office of Workforce Development to prioritize career development and preparation for students and establish relationships with outside partners to provide experiential learning opportunities for learners.

To engage younger students in career conversations earlier, the Binghamton University career center launched an engagement strategy, increasing outreach and conversations with first- and second-year students.

An endowed gift allows Centre College to offer additional scholarship funding for first-generation, low-income students to participate in study abroad, underpaid internships or other experiential learning opportunities.

To further connections between curricular and experiential learning, the University of Iowa created a program to hold regular conversations between student employees and their on-campus supervisors, deepening their on-the-job learning and relationships on campus.

Report finds fewer than half of community college alumni believe their degree helped advance their career.