From Campus to Career: Preparing Work-Ready Grads
Learn how students, employers & higher ed leaders view career readiness—and how institutions can respond.

As the workforce shifts toward skills-based hiring, colleges and universities face growing pressure to equip students with more than just academic knowledge. While students feel confident about what they’ve learned, many struggle to communicate those skills effectively to employers—and that gap can make all the difference.
Join The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for a dynamic roundtable discussion on the latest findings from our State of Higher Ed 2025 research. We’ll explore what students, employers and higher ed leaders are saying about career readiness—and how institutions can adapt to meet those expectations.
This webinar will discuss:
- The top soft skills employers want (and why students often miss them)
- How internships and experiential learning shape job readiness
- What today’s students expect from their college experience
- Actionable strategies for bridging the gap between classroom learning and workplace demands
Whether you work in student affairs, academic advising or career services, this conversation will offer insights you can take back to campus right away.