A group of 15 colleges and universities was selected to receive $10 million in grants as part of an initiative by the Strada Education Network and the Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity, a group of campus leaders focused on pandemic recovery.
Each institution will receive $250,000 to embark on a project to expand career services and support, incorporate career preparation into curricula, and improve job outcomes among students, according to an announcement last week.
The University of Oregon, for example, is using the funds to create a new six-month, cohort-based career-preparedness program for students of color and low-income students. The University of Texas system plans to redesign undergraduate degrees to incorporate relevant microcredentials and skills badges.
