Top institutions are reconfiguring curricula and services to accelerate graduate employment: co‑ops, mandatory internships, employer partnerships and embedded career coaching are becoming core strategy. Forbes’ list highlights Northeastern’s century‑old co‑op model, Carnegie Mellon’s early career planning, and Drexel’s paid internship pipeline as examples driving near‑term job placement. Universities report strong placement metrics: Northeastern’s Class of 2024 nine‑month placement at 82% and Carnegie Mellon’s median three‑year salary near six figures were cited. Schools are tying academic calendars and assessment to employer needs, while career centers are moving upstream into first‑ and second‑year advising. Career offices and academic leaders are also integrating AI literacy and workplace skills into core programming to meet employer demand for adaptability and technical fluency.