In partnership with the University of Massachusetts Medical School Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research (Transitions ACR), The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults, released a white paper, College to Career: Supporting Mental Health. This analyzes the challenges to emotional wellbeing faced by young adults during the college-to-career transition based on extensive surveys and literature review. The paper also offers strategic recommendations for colleges and employers looking to support young adults and improve outcomes during this critical transition.

“The study results illuminate the concerns and needs of young adults transitioning to ‘real life,’ including disconnects with available resources,” said John MacPhee, Executive Director/CEO, JED. For example, three-fourths (77%) of 500 employers surveyed regularly see recent college graduates struggle to adjust to the workplace. The findings and recommendations of this white paper highlight the opportunities that colleges, universities, and employers have to better support students in this transition.”

• Read the full report here.
• Read the full press release here.