Life After College

Colleges and universities are considering new ways to incorporate generative AI into teaching and learning, but not every student is on board with the tech yet. Experts weigh in on the necessity of AI in career preparation and higher education’s role in preparing students for jobs of the future.

A growing initiative at Seattle Central College helps address a need for diverse teachers in Washington State through free tuition, professional support and culturally responsive pedagogical training. The program has content focused on intergenerational and academic trauma for students of color.

Wagner College created a short program to support career planning and skill building for business students from historically marginalized groups. Students receive hands-on work experience, mentorship and exposure to various career opportunities.

New research from Gallup indicates high school students find career-connected learning useful and want more information about postsecondary opportunities.

Among the obstacles Black men face in their pursuit of higher education, a lack of representation or role models in their instructors is one of them. Programs to uplift and prepare Black male teachers can help reverse this trend.

Liddell shares his aspirations for the role as well as some of the current services offered at Florida State University, including embedded career center liaisons across campus, an employer-in-residence program and on-campus job shadowing and internships.

Touro University in New York utilizes digital learning tools to provide simulation experiences for social work students taking classes online, helping build their soft skills for working with people.

Many higher ed institutions are preparing students for a world that no longer exists, arming them with skills that may be obsolete before they even graduate, writes Angela Virtu of American University’s Kogod School of Business—which is ensuring every student will graduate understanding AI holistically.