Academic Institutions: Empowering All Students. Elevating Inclusive Outcomes.
At JumpStart Advisory Group, we collaborate with colleges and universities to deliver high-impact, inclusive career development experiences for students from all backgrounds. Whether students identify as underrepresented, first-generation, veteran, international, or simply seeking greater clarity and confidence in their career journey, our goal is to support their success.
Today’s academic institutions face increasing demands to graduate career-ready students, demonstrate inclusive impact, and deliver measurable value to their stakeholders. For over two decades, JumpStart has partnered with leading universities to help meet those challenges by providing tailored programming, coaching, and direct employer connectivity that builds student confidence, expands access, and drives tangible outcomes.
Whether your focus is undergraduate success, graduate school enrollment, or alumni career progression, we operate as an extension of your internal teams—admissions, career services, diversity and inclusion, and student affairs—offering both strategic insight and execution support.
What We Offer Academic Partners
Broadened Reach to Career-Minded Students
Through our proprietary network of more than 25,000 students and professionals, we help institutions increase visibility with career-driven individuals exploring their next academic or professional move. Our network spans disciplines, industries, and geographies, ensuring your programs reach the right audience.
Support for Diverse and Underserved Populations—With an Inclusive Approach
While we have deep expertise in supporting underrepresented talent, our programs are intentionally inclusive. We serve students across race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, veteran status, socioeconomic background, and academic discipline. We believe inclusive career development should elevate all students—those with access, those without, and those in transition.
Pipeline Strategy Across the Academic Lifecycle
JumpStart helps institutions build stronger talent pipelines—from undergraduate to MBA and beyond. Our Path2MBA initiative engages early-career professionals exploring graduate school, while our undergraduate forums expose students to new industries and roles, preparing them for internships and full-time employment.
Employer Connectivity That Converts to Career Outcomes
We connect institutions and students with top-tier employers across industries—consulting, finance, healthcare, technology, CPG, nonprofits, and more. Through curated development forums, networking events, and direct introductions, we help your students gain meaningful exposure to companies seeking future leaders.
How We Partner with Your Academic Institutions
- Co-hosting immersive forums and experiential learning programs that align with student development goals
- Engaging students through webinars, industry panels, and coaching to build career readiness
- Promoting your academic programs and brand through targeted outreach to our national network
- Supporting school-specific goals through ongoing strategy consultation and reporting
A Shared Commitment to Student Success
At JumpStart, we believe inclusive excellence begins by expanding access to opportunity. Every student deserves the chance to develop professionally, engage with top employers, and take ownership of their career trajectory. By partnering with JumpStart, you’re investing in a more inclusive, empowered, and career-ready student population.
Let’s work together to equip your students with the tools, relationships, and confidence to succeed—regardless of where they come from or where they’re headed.
JumpStart has partnered with academic institutions since 2004. This typically has included opportunities to prepare your current students to get hired into competitive careers and attract a pipeline of diverse students who could matriculate at your institution.
~2,500 current undergraduate from more than 50 academic institutions are part of the JumpStart Network. As undergraduate freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these talented diverse mix of STEM, business, and other majors engage with our corporate and academic partners throughout their undergraduate years and beyond. ~1,700 current MBA graduate students from more than 30 academic institutions are part of the JumpStart network.
