The Gap Between College and Career Is Real.
Students gain knowledge in college, but they also need opportunities to practice their skills, communicate their value, and prepare for the workplace.
Students need guidance on navigating the job search, building connections, and pursuing opportunities.
Unsure How to Stand Out
Students struggle to explain their strengths and show employers what they bring.
Unsure How to Find Opportunities
Students need opportunities to practice interviews, communication, and professional interactions before entering the workplace.
Not Enough Real-World Practice
A Résumé Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Employers need to see how candidates communicate, collaborate, and apply their skills.
A Degree Is a Starting Point. Experience Makes the Difference.
96% of employers surveyed by NACE rated communication and critical thinking as important, but only 54% rated new graduates highly proficient in communication and 56% in critical thinking.
Source: NACE, 2025
70% of employers surveyed by NACE use skills-based hiring for entry-level positions. A degree alone may not show employers what a candidate can do.
Source: NACE, Job Outlook 2026
Fewer than 40% of graduating seniors said they were familiar with skills-based hiring, even as employers increasingly use it. Students need to learn how to connect their experiences to the skills employers seek.
Source: NACE, 2026
Three Groups. One Shared Experience.
The Career Blueprint Intensive brings universities, employers, and experienced coaches together to prepare students for the workplace.
Universities and Student Org.
Host the experience on campus and bring students who are ready to prepare for their next career step.
Employers
Sponsor the experience and participate through interviews, practical feedback, and a closing panel.
Career Blueprint Co.
Our experienced coaches design and lead the day, helping students practice professional skills and connect their strengths to the workplace.
One Experience.
Two Ways to Participate.
Career Preparation for Every Next Step
Internship Track
For freshmen through juniors preparing to land an internship and make the most of the experience.
Launch Track
For juniors and seniors preparing for their first career role.
Real Experiences. Meaningful Progress.
Hear from students about their experiences with Career Blueprint Co.
"As a recent college graduate, I wasn't sure how to turn ambition into an actual career path. In the Career Blueprint Co. program both Tom and Chris helped me clarify my goals, build real confidence, and take practical steps toward the business career I want. I'd recommend them to any young professional who needs more than a pep talk; they give you a plan and show you how to successfully implement it."
— Allison Bovitz, Recent Graduate from Western Michigan University
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"Taking The Career Blueprint program was one of the most valuable experiences I've had during college. Through the CliftonStrengths assessment, I discovered my top five strengths and, more importantly, learned how to use them to my advantage in interviews, networking, and my professional career. Instead of focusing on what I lacked, the program taught me how to confidently communicate the value I bring and own my unique strengths."
— Christina Campbell, Eastern Michigan University Graduate Center for Digital Engagement
"Before taking the Career Blueprint class, I wasn't sure how to separate myself from other job candidates. The class taught me how to confidently use the STAR interview method, navigate today's AI-driven hiring process, and develop a strategy that helped me stand out. I now feel prepared, confident, and excited about launching my career."
— Jacob Lau, Junior from Eastern Michigan University