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Calling Career Leaders to Lead Systemically

Daniel Pascoe Aguilar — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first edition of Breaking Barriers, a biweekly leadership column for career services professionals! Featuring insights, advice, and inspiration on preparing the next generation of diverse leaders from Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, a 20-year leader in career services and higher education.

How Illinois Tech Drove Record Enrollment by Focusing On Career Readiness

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:48:03 GMT

Like many institutions, Illinois Institute of Technology struggled with enrollment after COVID as students took a hard look at the value of higher education in a post-pandemic world.

The Digital Corporate Sponsorship Playbook

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:47:54 GMT

A 9-step guide to building a digital corporate sponsorship program for your career center

How UConn Built a Career Champion Program With 500+ Champions

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:07:42 GMT

Career conversations happen all across campus—not just in the career center. In fact, many students initially seek out career advice and information from faculty, staff, alumni, or even their parents. But not all of those groups have the resources and training to provide meaningful, accurate career support. At least, not like a career services team does.

Engaging Faculty and Other Stakeholders With Your Virtual Career Center

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:43:45 GMT

A Q&A with Lisa Kastor, formerly of the College of Wooster

uConnect Partners with Forage to Offer Free Virtual Job Simulations

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:31:49 GMT

Millions of students now have increased access to free virtual job simulations thanks to uConnect’s new integration with Forage.

uConnect Acquires Candid Career to Help Career Centers Engage More Students Earlier

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:45:00 GMT

uConnect, the creator of the first all-in-one virtual career center platform, announced today that it has acquired Candid Career, the premier provider of more than 8,000 career education videos to colleges and universities across the country.

Building a Digital-First Approach to Career Services

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT

A Q&A With Briana Randall of University of Washington

8 Ways to Improve Equity and Access With Your Career Center Website

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:40:38 GMT

“A digital-first approach to career services is inherently more accessible and equitable.”

How Career Services Can Fill the Skills Gap

meredith@gouconnect.com (Meredith Metsker) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:18:02 GMT

We know it’s critical for students to leave college with relevant, in-demand skills that employers are looking for. In fact, 91% of students say employability was their primary or sole motivation for going to college.