Scholars debate the criticism higher education has received for not adequately preparing students for careers that reflect employer and industry needs and low job placement rates (Holzner, 2017; Monis, 2018; Niu et al., 2019). The skills desired for today's qualified applicants continue to change, and employers are experiencing difficulty finding talent with their desired training and job skill qualifications (Holzner, 2017). Meanwhile, college students from four-year colleges graduate with plans to enter the workforce but are saddled with excessive debt and struggle to secure full-time roles (Holzner, 2017). According to the Federal Reserve, 41% of recent graduates are underemployed and filling roles that do not require a bachelor's degree (Redden, 2020). This action research study sought to answer how higher education is adapting to employer and industry demands to benefit students. Cycle 1 consisted of faculty interviews, and data collected revealed major and sub-themes: (1) working with alum (1.1 communication loop, 1.2 location, 1.3 career services); (2) technology (2.1 campus resources). The Cycle 2 action step consisted of co-creating a professional development presentation, "Classroom to Careers," with faculty that showcased success strategies for adapting to changing demands from employers. Findings included major and sub-themes (1) real-world projects (1.1 controlled activities, 1.2 authentic activities); (2) professional skills (2.1 soft skills, and 2.2 professional norms). Implications for the organization include investing in experiential learning, mentorship, and stronger partnerships with alumni, employers, and advisory boards. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]