2/18/26 Webinar: Helping Todayā€™s College Students Achieve Career Launch Success
Jan 30, 2026
Register for the Wed. 2/18/26 7pm ET webinar here: https://forms.gle/
The path from college to career has never been more complex. Today’s job market is being reshaped by technology, automation, and unprecedented competition. Most colleges aren’t built to get students jobs. College students and recent graduates nationwide are struggling to find internships and post-graduation entry level jobs. In these challenging times, what do college students and families need to do to support career launch success?
Join this data, strategy and insight driven webinar to understand the trends impacting college internship and entry-level job searches today, and the six essential competencies college students needs to master to find the right opportunities first, navigate the new AI-driven gatekeepers, network with decision-makers, and stand out in this hypercompetitive job market. Plus, learn when and how to seek professional help to find fit, search smart, stand out, and get hired!
Laura Fortner is CEO of HireEdge (www.hireeedge.com), the private career services firm she founded in 2018 dedicated to helping students and recent graduates launch their careers in business. Prior to starting HireEdge, Laura spent her career in global media companies including MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, Turner Broadcasting and CNN, and venture-backed startups including CafeMedia and Team Whistle (Whistle Sports). She has over 25 years of experience launching new businesses, and hiring and managing young people in sales, marketing, business development, programming, production, strategy and research roles. She is also a parent of two recent college graduates and a current college student. Laura holds a BA in East Asian Studies from Princeton University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and lives in Chatham, New Jersey.
