Date Approved
4-20-2022
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Higher Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Karyn Rabourn
Academic Year
2021/2022
Abstract
Research shows that current college graduates are lacking in skills related to career readiness and employability upon graduation. Due to this, college students are entering the workforce and are landing in jobs that either do not require a college degree or are not the role that they hoped for upon graduation. In relation, career development as a whole is lacking in the college experience. This project will discuss the current state of employability and career readiness of college graduates. It will dive into potential methods and strategies for improving career readiness and career development of college students within higher education settings. This includes but is not limited to solutions within the academic context as well as big picture solutions such as industry advisory boards, the implementation of a career development assessment, and increasing involvement of faculty and employer partners.
ScholarWorks Citation
Packer, Megan, "Improving Career Readiness and Employability of College Graduates" (2022). Culminating Experience Projects. 99.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/99
Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Adult and Continuing Education Administration Commons, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons
