uConnect Budget Relief Program
With uncertainty and budget changes on the horizon, we want to ensure career leaders have the tools to scale their work and engage more students. That’s why we’re offering flexible options for career teams looking to implement a virtual career center.
Meeting the moment in higher education
Career services teams have always been asked to do more with less, and today’s financial pressures are only making that harder.
As institutions face tighter budgets and increased funding uncertainty, it’s never been more challenging to launch new tools and initiatives. But students still deserve meaningful access to career resources, and leaders like you are still finding ways to deliver on that mission.
That’s why we created the Budget Relief Program to help remove financial barriers for schools ready to implement the Virtual Career Center in 2025.
Briana Randall
Executive Director of the Career and Internship Center
University of Washington
“State and federal budget concerns are causing us to take a close look at expenses and the ROI for our vendor partnerships, student services, professional development opportunities, and more. One of the few contracts I consider absolutely critical to our operation is uConnect. Our Virtual Career Center helps us scale our work, tailor resources to different interests and identities, and provide more equitable access to career support…all of which are even more important during job market uncertainties and university budget challenges. Students deserve 24/7 access to career resources and guidance.”
What the Budget Relief Program includes:
The Budget Relief Program is designed to make it easier for institutions to implement uConnect this fiscal year, even in the face of financial constraints. It includes:
- Significant pricing discounts for new implementations in 2025
- Flexible contract structures to support approvals and expedite onboarding
- Branded demo platforms to help career leaders fundraise from donors and corporate partners
- Discounted tickets to the Career Everywhere Conference to learn how to create a campus culture of Career Everywhere
Who this is for:
This program is designed for career leaders who are:
- Looking to innovate without waiting for the next budget cycle
- Committed to expanding equitable access to career support
- Facing budget constraints or institutional funding uncertainty
- Being asked to reduce staff or are in an active hiring freeze
How the Virtual Career Center helps career teams scale impact with fewer resources
Leverage built-in content and resources included with the Virtual Career Center, including blogs, videos, classes, and more
Automate personalized student communications for every student
Create curated communities of resources to put career information at the fingertips of students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders
Provide self-guided career services engagement to the full range of resources, 24x7x365
Enable staff and faculty to become career services evangelists and act as an extension of your office
Want to learn more?
Let’s talk through your goals, challenges, and priorities. We’ll walk you through the specifics of the Budget Relief Program, share real examples from other institutions, and review pricing.