Patrick Sweeney, Executive Director of the ACLC, and Dana Hutchens, Director of the Office of Personal and Career Development, were recently featured in prominent national publications, offering valuable insights on current workforce trends. In pieces for The Washington Post and The Hechinger Report, Sweeney discussed characteristics of Gen Z in the workplace and highlighted strategies employers can use to invest in and retain young talent.
The Firepit reported that “during the on-campus interview with education journalist Laura Pappano, Dana Hutchens also shared expertise about prepping students for successful job searches and what qualities employers seek in new hires. Washington Post Colleges revamp career services to address Gen Z’s work-life expectations. Many colleges are rewriting the way they prepare students for jobs — and life. The Hechinger Report For new grads, landing a job may be hard. Navigating the workplace may be harder. Colleges are rewriting career services for a generation that prioritizes mental health and well-being.”