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WayFindersU

WayFindersU for Colleges & Universities

Invest in Students. Strengthen Your Workforce.
Grow Your Community.

 
Communities thrive when students are connected to local businesses, career opportunities, and mentorship networks. WayFindersU helps engage students and young professionals, build skills employers value - communication, productivity, and professional readiness - while fostering a sense of belonging that reduces isolation and improves retention.
 
By investing in WayFindersU, local companies gain a pipeline of skilled, motivated talent, schools strengthen student success, and the community benefits from lower recruitment costs, higher workforce retention, and a generation of young professionals prepared to contribute to the local economy.

Interested in learning more? Register for our upcoming webinar for an overview of WayFindersU!

On average, 59% of applications from graduating students have been submitted to jobs outside of the state where the candidate’s school is located.

(Source: Handshake, 2025)

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Why focus on students and graduates?

Research shows that graduates ultimately want to stay in their college town. Students who are deeply connected to their peers and young professional networks, and are exposed early to local career opportunities, are far more likely to stay and build their future locally. By anticipating students’ need for a fulfilling, local career before graduation, communities create a proactive talent pipeline that drives retention, reduces local employer hiring gaps, and supports long-term economic growth.

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How can WayFindersU help?

Create high-impact experiences and networking events that engage students in the community - strengthening your talent pipeline from the start. By proactively meeting student needs with targeted resources, leadership opportunities, and community connection, this program drives engagement and helps students stay on track to succeed and stay local.

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WayFindersUniversity is an extension of the original RoleCall WayFinders program.