Career Everywhere conference
Agenda
July 29-30, 2025 at MIT Samberg Center
Please note that the specific order and times of sessions are subject to change
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Day 1: Tuesday, July 29
10:00-12:00
Optional User Training: Maximizing Your uConnect Platform
Join the uConnect team for a hands-on training session designed to help you get the most out of your platform. We’ll walk through key features, share tips for streamlining your workflow, and answer any questions you have about day-to-day usage or strategy. Perfect for both new and experienced users!
12:15-1:00
Check-in & Registration
1:00-1:10
Welcome Address
1:15-1:45
The Career Everywhere Transformation
What if career support wasn’t confined to one office, one team, or one platform? What if it lived everywhere across campus?
In this opening session we’ll explore the evolution and impact of the Career Everywhere philosophy, including how it started, why it matters now more than ever, and what outcomes it’s helping institutions achieve. You’ll see real examples of Career Everywhere in action and learn how forward-thinking career teams are breaking down silos to embed career into every part of the student journey.
1:45-2:30
Why They Enroll: Connecting Student Motivation to Career Services Impact
Nearly 60% of students say their primary motivation for enrolling in college is tied to career outcomes. In this session, David Clayton, SVP of Research and Stephanie Breen, Director of Research at Strada Education Foundation, will unpack new findings from Strada’s latest research and explore how career services teams are uniquely positioned to drive institutional impact by aligning with what students value most.
Senior VP of Research at Strada Education Foundation
Director of Research at Strada Education Foundation
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-4:10
How Career Can Connect into Institutional Enrollment and Student Success Strategy
This guided discussion will explore how career services can play a pivotal role in institutional strategies for enrollment and student success. We’ll share examples of what this looks like as well as practical ideas for how career leaders can align their work to support recruitment, retention, and long-term student outcomes.
AVP of Enrollment Strategy, Carnegie
Vice Chairman of Credo, Carnegie
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Paré Consulting
4:10-5:00
From Challenges to Opportunities: Building a Resilient and Data-Informed Career Services Model
In an era of constant change, how do you ensure your Career Services office remains indispensable? This will be an honest exploration of how the PennWest Career Center turned organizational shifts and resource constraints into opportunities for growth and heightened impact. This session will provide a practical playbook for strategic thinking, data-informed decision-making across all levels, and effective advocacy. You’ll gain insights on how to align with institutional priorities, demonstrate your value, and foster a staff-first environment, all through the lens of real-world success stories.
Interim Associate Vice President of Student Success &
Executive Director of the Career Center
5:00-6:00
Evening Reception
Enjoy the company of fellow attendees and one of the best views of Boston’s famous Charles River and the historic skyline. (But really, check out this view!)
6:30-9:00
Organized Dinners or Dinner on Your Own
Sign up to join a group at a nearby restaurant with pre-set reservations or enjoy exploring out on your own!
Day 2: Wednesday, July 30
7:45-8:20
Arrival & Light Grab-and-Go Breakfast
8:20-8:30
Welcome Remarks
Assistant Dean of Career Development at MIT Sloan School of Management
8:30-8:50
The Career Services Needs & Technology Survey: First Look at the Findings
In this first public release of uConnect’s new national survey, Chief Product Officer Elle Yan will share key insights and benchmark data on the challenges career teams are facing, how software plays a role in meeting those needs, and how broader macro trends are influencing the career services industry.
Chief Product Officer, uConnect
8:55-9:55
Using Data to Tell Your Career Center’s Story, Develop Partnerships, and Get Buy-In
How do you turn data into influence? The University of Florida is leveraging data and insights from their virtual career center to help showcase the impact of their career center and build a powerful narrative that builds cross-campus partnerships and secures buy-in from institutional leaders.
Director for Career Data, Technology, and Engagement, University of Florida
Integrative Career Solutions Manager, University of Florida
9:55-10:10
Break
10:10-11:40
Meet the Moment with AI: 3 Specific Playbooks to Seize This Once-in-a-Career Opportunity
Are your students asking ChatGPT for career advice before they ever knock on your door? Good. Because this AI wave is about to turn every career office from “nice-to-have” to mission-critical—and this fast-paced session will show you how.
Former LinkedIn insider and OpenAI partner Jeremy Schifeling pulls back the curtain on how to:
- Use AI to analyze your career data
Surface the hidden signals in First-Destination, Handshake, and survey results to spot gaps, forecast hiring trends, and prove ROI in minutes—not months. - Win employer sponsorships—even if your team isn’t “sales-y”
Leverage LinkedIn and AI to convert recruiters into campus champions (and budget boosters). - Build your own AI to automate this work
A step-by-step mini-workshop where you’ll clone Jeremy’s no-code bot and have it tackling résumé reviews and employer intel before the session ends.
You’ll walk out with swipe-and-go prompts, a blueprint for elevating your brand on campus, and the tools to do more with less—all before the next semester starts.
Founder, The Job Insiders
11:45-12:30
Lunch & Networking
12:30-1:20
Crafting Impactful Employer Engagement Strategies Aligned with Your Institution’s Mission
A strong employer engagement strategy isn’t just nice to have, it’s foundational. In this session, you’ll learn how to build a targeted, mission-aligned approach to employer engagement that drives long-term value for your students, your partners, and your career center. Gerald will walk through how to identify the right employers to engage, structure partnerships for mutual success, and create a sustainable model that can even generate revenue to support your team’s growth.
Executive Director of the Career Services and Internships Office at Bridgewater State University
1:25-2:15
The Career Ecosystem Era and How Enrollment and Retention Offices Buy-In
In today’s higher ed landscape, the rise of AI, the future of work, and the demand for ROI are reshaping how institutions prepare students for life after graduation. This session will explore how campuses can assess their current efforts, collaborate with enrollment, and lead through the complexities of the Career Ecosystem Era.
Founder + CEO, The Career Leadership Collective
2:15-2:25
Break
2:25-3:15
Enabling Faculty and Staff and Creating Career Everywhere Evangelists
Faculty and staff play a critical role in scaling career support – but only if they’re equipped and empowered to do so. In this session, Danny will share how his team is using the Virtual Career Center to provide the infrastructure that enables faculty and staff to easily access, share, and embed career resources into their work, as well as practical strategies for turning colleagues across campus into true Career Everywhere evangelists.
Executive Director in the Center for Career Engagement, Washington University in St. Louis
3:20-3:55
DEI in Higher Ed: A Legal Landscape Update for Career Services
As DEI efforts face increasing scrutiny and shifting legal frameworks, it’s critical for career services teams to stay informed. In this session, Madeline Rodriguez of Foley Hoag LLP will provide a high-level overview of the current state of DEI in higher education – based on recent policy changes and legal developments at the federal and state level. This session will help contextualize what’s happening across the country and what it could mean for career centers moving forward.
Partner and Co-Chair, Education Industry, Foley Hoag LLP
3:55-4:00
Program Wrap Up
4:00
Program Over