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Many students look to faculty first for career conversations, even when career services are available. The University of Montana designed its approach around that reality, equipping employees across campus to translate classroom work into workforce skills.

In this new case study, “Embedding Career Readiness: How the University of Montana Reframed the Classroom-Career Divide,” read:
  • How the university’s Career Champions program offers multiple on-ramps, from deeper faculty fellow training to a broader community of practice.
  • What practical tools can help instructors align syllabi and assignments with career competencies. 
  • What early successes the university has seen so far with post-graduation student outcomes.