2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

In the backdrop of economic globalization, the evolving industrial structure increases the demand for technical talents, challenging college engineering students' employment prospects. This study explored how school-based career guidance and services enhance students' career readiness and impact their employment quality. The findings emphasize the critical role of these services in equipping students with job market knowledge, bolstering their search skills and confidence. A positive correlation between career readiness and employment quality was observed, indicating that prepared students secure better jobs. The guidance and services lay a solid foundation for students' employment quality. Finally, practical issues and suggestions in training the employability and career readiness of engineering students are discussed, providing insights for forging the bridge between career guidance and employment quality.