Strategy Spotlight: What CONNECTED Taught Us About Career Readiness

CONNECTED25 surfaced a clear message: when institutions intentionally design for career confidence, students are more likely to see a future for themselves in the labor market—and to take action toward it. In this Strategy Spotlight, we’ll distill the key lessons from CONNECTED25 sessions focused on career readiness and the role higher education plays in economic mobility. Whether you attended the conference or not, this session will provide a unique opportunity to consolidate the key takeaways for career support professionals.

You’ll hear how institutions are embedding career exploration into the student experience, with a special spotlight on Spelman College—ranked the No. 1 HBCU in the nation for the 19th consecutive year and a top national performer for social mobility in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. We’ll unpack the practices behind those results, including how Spelman and peer institutions support students to launch into strong career pathways.

Attendees will leave with concrete, Forage-enabled strategies they can adapt to their own context this spring term.

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Session

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• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time