History Majors and Employability: Insights, Innovations, and Opportunities

AHA Session 152
Saturday, January 10, 2026: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Williford C (Hilton Chicago, Third Floor)
Chair:
Michelle Deasy, QA Commons
This session shares findings from a national initiative exploring how history programs foster essential employability skills.
Papers:
History Majors and Student Employability
Michelle Deasy, QA Commons

Session Abstract

How does a history major prepare undergraduate students for careers? This session shares findings from a national initiative exploring how history programs foster essential employability skills—and how faculty can better support students in navigating pathways to meaningful careers, especially through digital literacy, curricular reflection, and articulation of industry-relevant knowledge.
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