FloridaACE 2026

Career services professionals are often pulled in every direction while working with limited resources and limited support. Whether navigating internal silos that keep departments from working together, struggling to build employer relationships that go deeper than a resume drop, or trying to decode what hiring managers actually want, they are constantly being asked to do more with less and do it better. This roundtable brings together career services leaders for an honest, solutions-focused conversation about what it takes to build a truly connected career services model. Because every career services department is unique, we recognize that challenges vary. Together, we will explore strategies for breaking down internal silos, cultivating employer partnerships that go beyond the annual career fair, and aligning outreach to workforce trends that matter most to the students we serve, including adult learners, career changers, and military-connected populations.