Prepare Gen Z Students for Life and Career Success

Students and families are increasingly evaluating higher education through the lens of “life success”—not only job security, but also personal fulfillment and an overall sense of thriving. Yet as student expectations and workplace demands evolve, many institutions continue to rely on traditional career services models that cannot fully address these needs. With career centers facing limited staffing and financial resources, student career development must become a broader institutional priority.

In this webinar, EAB experts will share research on how colleges and universities can better prepare students for life after graduation. We will examine how institutions can make the career value of college more visible, provide timely support across the college-to-career journey, and reduce barriers to the high-impact experiences, professional relationships, and social capital that shape career outcomes

This webinar will introduce three critical areas of institutional investment: articulating a clear career payoff to prospective students, preparing students to thrive throughout the college-to-career journey, and building social capital for underserved students. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the strategic role student affairs leaders can play in advancing a coordinated, institution-wide approach to career development.

Key takeaways:

• Understand how career outcomes affect enrollment, student well-being, success, and alumni engagement.
• Identify opportunities to embed career development across the student experience.
• Learn how institutions can communicate a value proposition centered on life success and return on investment.
• Strengthen support during key moments of career stress.
• Expand employer exposure and alumni connections for underserved students.

Session

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• Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time