The Career Ecosystem Era in Higher Education

Jeremy Podany
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We explore the systemic changes colleges and universities are making to ensure every student receives the career learning they need to succeed.

  1. A Decade of Pursuing Skills Infusion and Career in the Classroom

    APR 29

    A Decade of Pursuing Skills Infusion and Career in the Classroom

    This podcast episode featured a conversation between Nick Catton (Career Leadership Collective) and Ball State University leaders Jim McAtee (Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development) and David Hua (Associate Professor) about their decade-long journey transforming career services into a comprehensive career ecosystem serving 20,000 students across 7 academic colleges.

    35 min
  2. A Board of Trustees Perspective on Vision and Strategy for Career Ecosystems

    APR 14

    A Board of Trustees Perspective on Vision and Strategy for Career Ecosystems

    This podcast explores career ecosystems in higher education from a board of trustees perspective, featuring David Castagnetti discussing his experience as a trustee at Lake Forest College. Also, how trustees think strategically about career readiness within institutional mission.

    29 min
  3. Has Your Institution Defined Career Learning?

    MAR 25

    Has Your Institution Defined Career Learning?

    In this podcast, Jeremy, Monique, and Nick discuss why and how colleges must define career learning outcomes to create systemic change in career preparation. Without definition, campuses may experience fragmentation, confusion, and uneven student experiences. And now more than ever, both parents and students expect clarity on what career preparation they're receiving.

    36 min
  4. Building a Trackable and Measurable Career Ecosystem

    MAR 10

    Building a Trackable and Measurable Career Ecosystem

    Career learning is evolving from optional, opt-in services to embedded experiences that reach every student. Dr. Wyatt explains how UTSA developed their "Future Ready Roadrunners" philosophy, which focuses on academic strength, professional preparation, and personal development for all students, and the key focus areas driving the success of this effort.

    31 min
  5. Embedding AI to Increase Competitiveness in the Job Market and Workplace

    FEB 24

    Embedding AI to Increase Competitiveness in the Job Market and Workplace

    Bloomberg called The Kogod School of Business at American University the “first AI-first business school”, embedding artificial intelligence across every department, degree, major, and minor. Jeremy and Dean David Marchick discuss why AI innovation is important, how it can be a key component of an integrated career learning ecosystem, and early insights AI infusion is having on student career confidence, enthusiasm, and outcomes.

    34 min
  6. How to 'Hack' a Career Ecosystem

    FEB 10

    How to 'Hack' a Career Ecosystem

    Sensemaking. Leveraging blank spaces. Navigating the curricular maze. These are among the concepts Scott Carlson unpacks in the book Hacking College with co-author Ned Laff. In this episode, Jeremy and Scott discuss philosophical approaches to systematically helping students make the most of college and practical tips for academic advisors, senior leaders, and career centers to continue finding beauty in their work as they develop their career ecosystem. Hacking College is a must-read for any campus building out a sophisticated career ecosystem.

    38 min
  7. An Institutional Career Learning Pledge

    JAN 27

    An Institutional Career Learning Pledge

    What aspects of career learning should not be left to chance in the college student experience? President Pescovitz and her campus community have embedded career learning into multiple aspects of the student experience, and have recently launched the OU Pledge, an initiative to ensure that every Oakland University student receives hands-on or experiential learning. They are embracing the career ecosystem era, leaning into career readiness and affordability, and joining college and university leaders across the country who are seeking to institutionalize the career learning that matters most to students and families.

    32 min
  8. Top 5 Most Important Career Readiness Trends for Higher Education in 2026

    JAN 13

    Top 5 Most Important Career Readiness Trends for Higher Education in 2026

    Welcome to 2026! In this no-guest episode, Jeremy Podany elaborates on the five most important career readiness trends shaping higher education in 2026. He explores what the field is moving away from, toward, and doubling down on, as well as the spark that is needed to catalyze it all. The episode highlights why career learning is no longer optional, how ROI pressures are accelerating change, and what senior campus leaders can and must do now to prepare every student for long-term career success. This is a forward-looking conversation for anyone responsible for the future of student career outcomes.

    34 min
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