Educational and business organizations come together to combat the tight job market for graduates with career readiness and training in ACCESS Newswire media tools
Ready, Set, Launch, to be held at Texas State University on Feb. 18 aims to give business and communications students a competitive edge in today’s challenging job market, where recent college graduates are facing the weakest entry-level hiring landscape in years. Only about 30% of recent college graduates secure full-time positions in their desired fields, and many feel unprepared for the demands of today’s job market.
Who: Texas State AdvoCats, a team of Texas State University Public Relations Students
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Texas State University Career Services
Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
Public Relation Society of America-Austin Chapter
UCFU
Better Business Bureau Serving the Heart of Texas
What: The AdvoCats’ Future Forward campaign, in partnership with the Texas State Career Services, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, BBB Serving the Heart of Texas, UFCU, and PRSA Austin will host Ready, Set, Launch. Students will get hands-on access to ACCESS Newswire and the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore career resources, and prepare for post-graduate success.
Where: Texas State University
LBJ Ballroom
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
When: February 18, 2026, 12 - 3 p.m.
Why: Ready, Set, Launch offers Texas State students a hands-on, career-focused experience all in one place. In the LBJ Ballroom, students can explore ACCESS Newswire, participate in a panel with industry professionals, and connect with student organizations, while next door, the Communications and Business Career Fair provides direct access to employers and internship opportunities. This dual-event setup gives students an unmatched opportunity to gain skills, make connections, and jumpstart their careers in a single afternoon.
Opportunity: Media will have opportunities to capture photos and conduct interviews with students, faculty, and industry professionals participating in both the panel discussion and hands-on demonstrations.
For more information about “Ready, Set, Launch” and the Future Forward campaign, please visit our website. For exclusive content or breaking news, join the AdvoCats’ social communities on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or TikTok. For all media assets please contact ngn15@txstate.edu.
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About ACCESS Newswire:
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About the AdvoCats:
The AdvoCats are a team of six public relations students at Texas State University competing in the 2026 PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition. Through their campaign, Future Forward, the team aims to equip students with practical career-readiness tools and real-world media skills to better navigate today’s competitive job market. Their goal is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations by creating hands-on opportunities, fostering employer connections, and empowering students to confidently launch their careers. For more information about the Future Forward campaign, please visit the campaign website.
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