s higher education faces increasing scrutiny around value, institutions are under pressure to deliver stronger student outcomes. Yet outcomes alone offer limited guidance for action.This white paper explores career services engagement as one of the strongest leading indicators institutions can influence. Drawing on national outcomes data and institutional benchmarks, it highlights how colleges and universities that prioritize scalable career engagement align more consistently with completion and early earnings outcomes.Download the report to understand how engagement, infrastructure, and institutional focus connect to long-term success.