Employment-Driven Curriculum®

Build Programs That Lead to Real Jobs

In today’s higher education landscape, outcomes are everything.

The Employment-Driven Curriculum® framework is designed to help institutions align academic programs with the realities of the workforce. This report introduces the core components of the framework and explains how it can be used to drive stronger student and employer outcomes.

Inside the report, you'll explore:

• What it means to center employment in curriculum design

• The core principles of the Employment-Driven Curriculum® framework

• How this approach supports retention, relevance, and real-world readiness

• Why traditional curriculum models are falling short

• Ways to begin assessing your own programs through a workforce lens

Whether you're rethinking a single course or transforming an entire program, this resource offers a fresh, practical lens for designing curriculum that delivers on its promise.

Download your free copy and explore a new way forward.