Inside Higher Ed’s Colleen Flaherty wrote an article titled “Career Prep When No One Knows What’s Next,” which examines how colleges are preparing students for an uncertain, AI-influenced job market. It covers the importance of experiential learning, sustainable skill-development, building students’ networks, and how to use labor market data wisely.
Reflection questions for our Career Champions Community:
- What is one action you can take this semester to prepare students for an uncertain job market?
- How are your conversations about career readiness shaped by labor market data?
- Did any arguments in this piece surprise you or challenge your assumptions? Which ones?
- How do you see yourself and your work as part of a larger career ecosystem for UAlbany students?
- What do you think students need to understand about AI in order to be career ready?
Have thoughts and want to chat? Email sgelfand@albany.edu to set up a coffee chat!
