This descriptive/transcendental phenomenological design aimed to understand how working college graduates perceived their college experience, their transition from school to work for workforce integration, and their career alignment to gainful employment. The intended sample was ten working college graduates with bachelor's degrees. However, due to limitations, the study could only utilize eight participants who volunteered to participate in the study. Data was collected using individual interviews with each of the four participants and a focus group consisting of the remaining four participants. Creswell and Creswell's (2018) data collection procedural outline guided the collection process. The data were transcribed, coded, and categorized into themes and subthemes. The research findings were then analyzed to better understand the participants' lived experiences. Member checking and triangulation were also done to ensure accuracy and consistency. The findings reveal three main themes: (a) College Experience, (b) Transition from School to Work, (c) Perceived Career Alignment, and Field of Study. The issue of inadequate internship related to the field of study and hands-on experience of real-life exposure was common among all participants. 90% of the student's data revealed that their degree was extremely important and directly connected to their passion/intrinsic attribute to the career path. The participant's employment was directly related to the internship experience received through the university and not being gainfully employed; therefore, it identified a gap affecting graduates. The theoretical framework of Bandura's social cognitive theory (1989b) and the social cognitive career theory (Lent et al., (1994) were used to set the foundation of the study as it relates to engaging and realistic learning that is student-centered. The theory supported the foundation that allows career exploration and exposure to hands-on experiences, which enhance graduates' career readiness skills for transition into the workforce. [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.]