FloridaACE 2026

This interactive roundtable will explore how intentional connections not just contact creates ripple effects across campus and industry. When partnerships are built with strategy, shared purpose, and sustained engagement, they shape student readiness, employer trust, and institutional growth in ways that endure. Participants will engage in facilitated discussion around practical strategies focused on shifting from one-time interactions to integrated partnership models. Aligning employer engagement with academic priorities and workforce trends while creating multi-touch engagement pathways that build brand presence and hiring pipelines. These changes will then focus on impact beyond placement numbers. Designed for employer liaisons, partnership professionals, and career services leaders, this session will provide space to exchange ideas, share challenges, and leave with actionable approaches to strengthen and sustain employer relationships.