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Competency Implementation Helps Lehman College School of Business Develop Career-Ready Grads, Advance Toward Accreditation

November 07, 2024

To produce career-ready graduates, the Lehman College School of Business intentionally equips its students with competencies through the promotion of applied learning in its three programs. Read more.

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Strategic Approaches to Integrating Career Readiness Competencies

Strategic Approaches to Integrating Career Readiness Competencies, developed by the NACE Career Integration Task Force, identifies strategies and practices for integrating career readiness skills and competencies institution-wide and examines how career readiness informs skills-based hiring. The publication also identifies further areas for research. Read more.

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Helping Faculty Understand the Impact of the NACE Career Readiness Competencies

The NACE Career Readiness Competencies can be a valuable tool to help faculty members demonstrate to administrators, students, and parents that what they do creates long-term value for students. Read more.

Career Readiness Excellence Award

Course Helps LAS Students Understand the Skills and Attributes Essential for Career Success

The University of Illinois Chicago, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Development Office, winner of the 2024 NACE Career Readiness Excellence Award, designed an innovative eight-week, one-credit career strengths-based course for its students. Read more.

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NACE's Job Outlook 2025

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DATA BITES

95.5%

Percent of employers citing Communication as most important competency
Job Outlook 2024

97.2%

Percent of students citing Communication as most important competency
2023 Student Survey Report

55.2%

Percent of employers who rate students as very/extremely proficient in Communication
Job Outlook 2024

79.4%

Percent of students who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in Communication
2023 Student Survey Report

68.1% / 81.7%

Percent of students versus employers who rate students as very/extremely proficient in Technology
2023 Student Survey Report and Job Outlook 2024

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