Adam Weinberg, President, Denison University

“College should unlock the potential of students to be the architect of their lives. To do this effectively, career services need to be central to the work universities do. Podany's framing of "career ecosystems" outlines an approach that every university should pay attention to and adopt. He outlines practical and powerful ways to move career services from an office to something that is interwoven throughout the fabric of our institutions. This is an important book that should be read widely by higher education professionals, and then used to enhance the work we are doing to support students.”

Julie Bechtold, Academic and Career Advising Manager, Waubonsee Community College 

"Jeremy's ERA's framework is a diagnostic non-negotiable for higher education leaders who are serious about positively affecting student success and accomplishing a return on investment for all stakeholders."

Daniel Liu, Assistant Vice Provost for Career Success, The University of Texas at Austin

“The Career Ecosystem Era in Higher Education cap-tures the critical shift institutions must make to rede-sign the underlying infrastructure and systems that en-able students’ career success. Having spent the past decade in higher education strategy and career services, I’ve seen firsthand how Jeremy’s thought leadership resonates with administrators, faculty, and career staff—catalyzing the conversations needed to move from the career center era to a fully integrated career ecosystem.”

Ellen S. Goldey, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Centre College

“In an era when parents demand a high return on investing in their child’s college education, we must move from a passive Career Center approach to establishing a Career Ecosystem in which career readiness is an intentional and assessed outcome for all students. This book provides the why and the how to get this done.”

Dr. Joe Lovejoy, Assistant Dean, Integrated Undergraduate 
Experience, College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University

“Colleges and universities must clearly demonstrate their return on investment. This book provides a much-needed, practical roadmap for driving campus-wide transformation. Drawing on his experience working across hundreds of institutions, Jeremy offers actionable insights, compelling stories, and step-by-step strategies that higher education leaders can use to make career preparation a guaranteed part of every student’s experience.”

Dr. Joslyn Johnson, Assistant Dean of Student Development & Career Initiatives, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan

“This book provides a clear backdrop of why it is essential to understand where we have been and the shifting eras of career services. The most prominent is the transition from the career center era to the career ecosystem era. Navigating the career ecosystem era does not hinge on career services alone but on full integration throughout higher education. In short, it is a complete overhaul of the way we have approached career as a field. The Career Ecosystem Era in Higher Education guides us through what can otherwise be a nebulous process but necessary for the shifting terrain.”

Dr. Branden Grimmett, Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development and Associate Dean, Emory University

“Podany’s book is a watershed moment for higher education. His careful analysis of the history of career services shows us that a new paradigm is needed to help students be truly career-ready. The Career Eco-system Era in Higher Education should be required reading for university leaders everywhere.”

Dr. Olukemi Sawyerr, Associate Vice President, 
Office of Academic Innovation, Cal Poly Pomona

“Institutions of higher education need to embrace a career ecosystem in which readying students for their future careers is the job of everyone. Jeremy Podany, using systems thinking, makes a convincing case for a new era of career ecosystem, and adeptly guides us through the building blocks of structuring a vibrant career ecosystem aimed squarely at student and institutional success.”

Brandee Popaden-Smith, M.Ed., Sr. Director, Work + Learn, Grants and Projects, University College, Arizona State University

"Career and life success post-completion is no longer the responsibility of just the career center, it's a shared expectation for all of higher education. The Ca-reer Ecosystem in Higher Education provides a bold and actionable framework; empowering institutions to commit to EVERY student graduating with the neces-sary career development and readiness experiences."