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Previously working at the Purdue Exponent

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How Nontraditional College Students Navigate AI, Career Development, and Belonging

How Nontraditional College Students Navigate AI, Career Development, and Belonging

To understand the needs and attitudes of nontraditional students, defined here as students who are age 25 and…

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Early Career Talent and the Effects of Gender

Early Career Talent and the Effects of Gender

NACE surveyed early career professionals about their experiences and attitudes; in this article, we examine t…

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Impacts of Experiential Learning on the Gen Z Early Career Experience

Impacts of Experiential Learning on the Gen Z Early Career Experience

NACE surveyed early career talent-those who graduated in 2021, 2022, and 2023-to determine if (and how) exper…

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The NACE Take: Who Is the Early Career Gen Z Professional?

The NACE Take: Who Is the Early Career Gen Z Professional?

Understanding the experiences, preferences, and goals of the early career Gen Z professional will help employ…

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High Rises, High Rent

High Rises, High Rent

Over the last decade, high-rises have begun to tower over the West Lafayette skyline. The multi-story resi…

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WLCSC violates the Access to Public Records Act

WLCSC violates the Access to Public Records Act

The West Lafayette Community School Corporation violated the state’s access to public records laws for denyin…

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How Nontraditional College Students Navigate AI, Career Development, and Belonging

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By Sasha Patil
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Not all college students fit the same mold as an 18-year-old navigating dorm life, exploring their interests, and preparing themselves for their career. Some are returning learners or professionals pursuing advanced degrees while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These students can bring different perspectives and priorities that shape their engagement with coursework, skill development, and career preparation.
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Early Career Talent and the Effects of Gender

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By Mary Gatta, Sasha Patil
| NACE Journal Verified
Systemic gender inequality is a stubborn feature of our labor market. NACE’s First Destination Survey has consistently demonstrated that gender inequity exists in the labor market upon graduation. Our most recent report found that, for the Class of 2023, the pay gap stands at 80%. Among women graduating with a bachelor’s degree, the average salary was $59,778; for men, the average was $72,190. This is down from 78% for the Class of 2020, when NACE first began collecting data by gender.
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Impacts of Experiential Learning on the Gen Z Early Career Experience

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By Joshua D. Kahn, Sasha Patil
| NACE Journal Verified
The power of experiential learning to engage students in hands-on learning has become clear over the last couple of decades. Through multiple iterations of our annual student survey, NACE has consistently found that those engaged in experiential education benefit in multiple ways, including by garnering more job offers and a higher starting salary on average.
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