Drexel University and other colleges are increasing career readiness programming to address persistent employment gaps for autistic college students as entry-level hiring tightens. A career fair at Drexel’s Center for Autism and Neurodiversity illustrated how institutions are adding structured environments to help students navigate sensory overload and recruitment processes. The report notes that less than half of 2024 college graduates found full-time employment related to their education and highlights that autistic graduates have historically faced joblessness rates exceeding 30%. The article points to targeted coaching and employer partnerships intended to improve hiring and job retention outcomes. This matters for higher education administrators because career services models are being retooled for neurodiversity, and employer collaboration is becoming a core component of disability-centered student success strategies.