Why Career Education is Core to Student Retention Initiatives
In our career ecosystem consulting work at The Career Leadership Collective, we often see a perceived boundary between student success and career outcomes. While most campuses understand the relationships between wellness, financial security, and academic success, career planning or exploration is rarely considered a factor in retention. The pressure to secure a good job and repay student loans after graduation can be overwhelming, and the fear of not living up to those expectations can be daunting. For this reason, career education or readiness should be a core component of college retention initiatives.