Over the last two decades, strengthened investment and reform has enhanced the community college transfer experience. However, these innovations have primarily focused on curricular pathways and navigational enhancements, with less emphasis placed on concurrent, sector-based career development. This session highlights George Mason University’s journey to enhance the career readiness of STEM students, before and after they transfer. Explore Transfer Career Capital (TCC), a novel concept and approach to guide intervention design and address equity in sector-based professional preparation.

Presenter: Dr. Kerin Hilker-Balkisson