National Association of Colleges and Employers

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Selingo as he explains what he learned from the time he spent inside the hiring process at Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Understand the demands for upskilling and reskilling in the Great Reassessment of the U.S. Economy. https://ow.ly/C68q50UAuHV

We're excited to unveil our fourth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made on our 10 commitments to the Black community, anti-racism, and beyond! It’s not just a look back at our past fiscal year—it’s an invitation to work together toward meaningful, lasting change. https://ow.ly/VyMx50UGfre

Data collected from self-identified Hispanic students at six institutions in the University of Texas system found that most students in the cohort had financial concerns and career doubt that limited their pursuit of a degree in a STEM field. https://ow.ly/NvYJ50Unzga

Are you making the most of your early talent recruiting program? With NACE’s Professional Standards, you’ll gain the tools to assess your program’s effectiveness, optimize practices for greater success, and excel with new ideas and proven strategies. FREE for members! https://ow.ly/lkJK50UsLCF

According to Chris de Kok, Aurora University’s director of career services, ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can play a key role in interview prep by brainstorming industry-specific interview questions and conducting practice interviews. https://ow.ly/pvCX50UsHSn

Join the industry’s best at #NACE25 as an exhibitor, where you can connect with decision-makers, showcase your brand, and position yourself as a leader in the career services and early talent recruiting community! Space is limited. Learn more today! https://ow.ly/CV2v50UAAzi

Bridge the gap between education and employment at this FREE webinar! Discover actionable strategies to embed career readiness into academic programs and hear tips on aligning curricula to meet employer expectations. https://ow.ly/7cva50UAtgH

There is still time to submit a nomination for the 2025 NACE Awards! This is a great opportunity to inspire others and provide well-deserved recognition for exceptional contributions to the profession. Submission deadline is January 31, 2025. https://ow.ly/JURW50UamYu

Nearly 90% of employers who responded to the NACE Job Outlook 2024 survey look for problem-solving skills in new college grads entering the workforce, and about three-quarters seek a strong work ethic. https://ow.ly/8bwv50UAvVf

New year, new you! This week's #WednesdayWisdom is from 2004-05 NACE Board Chair Tim Luzader: "It was really important for me as a new director to learn the overarching strategic direction of the university and areas within it. A significant portion of my first few months ... was spent conducting a listening tour with college deans and other senior administrators. ... [W]ith no threat of defensiveness on my part, our conversations were especially candid and very helpful for future planning."