CT Career Consortium

Consortium Meetings

Consortium Meetings

Past Meetings and Topics

Past meetings are archived below by date and discussion topic.

  • Neurodiversity and the Workplace

    • Professional Development Conference update

    • Guest presentation from Allison Nemeth, Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Wells Fargo Center for Neurodiversity and Inclusive Employment at UConn. The presentation focused on how employers can create more neuroinclusive workplaces by improving communication, structure, support, and strengths-based practices. The session also addressed how hidden barriers in workplace systems can affect neurodivergent employees and how clearer systems can benefit all employees.

    • Overview of career development platforms supporting student engagement, job search, and career readiness

    • Demonstrations of tools for networking, coaching, experiential learning, and data analytics

    • Insights into vendor solutions used across institutions to support career services operations

    • Opportunities for follow-up engagement with vendors and exploration of institutional use cases

    • Internship and early-career opportunities across Manufacturing, Healthcare, Biotech, Technology, Climatetech, Consumer, and Venture sectors

    • Roles spanning Finance, Business Development, Sales, HR, R&D, Legal, and related fields

    • Insights from statewide economic and innovation partners, including the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC), CT Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), and Connecticut Innovations (CI)

    • Discussion and Q&A on employer engagement and student pathways

  • State and Local Workforce Strategies Supporting College Graduates in Connecticut

    • State and municipal initiatives to retain and attract college graduates

    • Career pathways connecting higher education, employers, and government

    • Practical ways career centers can partner with workforce and economic development efforts

  • Employer Recruiting Trends Impacting Connecticut Students

    • Emerging recruiting trends, including the role of AI

    • Designing impactful internships and co-op experiences

    • Employer engagement and best practices for career fairs and outreach

  • Consortium Priorities and Member Networking for 2025–2026

    • Review of 2025–2026 goals, programs, and subcommittee structure

    • Member networking strategies and relationship-building within the consortium

    • Organizational updates and planning for the academic year