As career development professionals, we’ve seen enough research, and heard enough anecdotes to know that so-called “soft” or transferable skills are a must for any employer. Convincing our students...
Strategies for College Recruiting in Rural Communities Using PathwayU
As colleges and universities grapple with the ripple effects of declining numbers of high school graduates, increased doubt about the financial value of a college degree, and general uncertainty...
An Institutional Point of View: Make It a Great Academic Year
For most of our PathwayU schools, summer is coming to a close, students are beginning to arrive on campus, and there is an air of hope that this will be a great fall semester. But the race is long,...
A Parent’s Guide to PathwayU
You’ve heard that your student’s college or university offers PathwayU as a resource–but what does that mean, and how can you help your student make the most of it?
Creative Ideas for Learning Materials in Your 12-Week Session
It's summer and that means not only longer days but shorter semesters!
The class material we believe we need 15 weeks to cover, must now be addressed in 12 weeks or less. This not only forces us to...
Using PathwayU in the Classroom: Options for Integrating Career Education Into the Curriculum
Even among the most traditional liberal arts colleges, it’s no longer acceptable to relegate career services to the sidelines — a trend that can be seen in a variety of areas, from how career...
How to Bring Students Back to the Career Center
Since the pandemic hit in 2020, there seems to be one thing we can all agree on: life will never be quite the same as it was before COVID-19. Although the world is beginning to re-open, we’ve all...
Assessment Vs. Guidance: Picking A Tool For The Whole Campus
A re-envisioning of career services is underway on college campuses around the nation. From the smallest liberal arts colleges to the largest research universities, there has been a clear shift in...
How To Support First-Generation Students Through The College Admissions Process
Support for first-generation college students has become an increasingly common element on college campuses across the country. From individual workshops to cohort programs and tailored first-year...