

Wired for Purpose: A Smarter Way for Gen Z to Navigate the Job Market
As AI reshapes the job market and traditional career paths evolve, Gen Z is rethinking how work, income, and purpose intersect. This session brings a practical, real-world perspective on what’s actually happening on the front lines of early-career navigation.
Featuring Aaron Strout, author of Wired for Purpose, alongside John Hill, VP of Story at Whop and former Techstars and LinkedIn leader, and moderated by Beth Egan, Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor of Advertising at Syracuse University, this conversation will unpack the realities Gen Z faces today—and how to navigate them more effectively.
Whether you’re in the middle of a job search or supporting someone who is, this short, free webinar focuses on what works: building meaningful relationships, leveraging alumni and community networks, and standing out beyond the 'apply online' cycle.