About SoACE

Connecting career services and employer professionals across the southern region.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, Inc. (SoACE) is a professional association bringing together career services, college relations, human resources, recruiting, and talent development professionals. SoACE promotes partnerships between career services professionals and employers through innovative resources, professional development, and networking opportunities that support the career development and employment of students and alumni.

Our Mission

SoACE creates a common understanding among professionals in career services and college relations focused on the career development and employment of the college educated. The association works to:

Build Relationships

Promote and foster relationships among the association's constituents.

Represent the Profession

Serve as a voice for the profession throughout the southern region of the United States.

Develop Leaders

Create and retain leaders in the profession by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and insight.

Advance Professional Development

Provide professional development opportunities and promote high professional standards.

Look Ahead

Identify trends, issues, challenges, and opportunities affecting the profession.

What We Do

SoACE creates opportunities for professionals to connect with colleagues, develop new skills, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

Connect

Build relationships through conferences, Knowledge Groups, networking opportunities, and the SoACE community.

Learn

Grow professionally through webinars, workshops, conferences, leadership programs, and other educational opportunities.

Lead

Share expertise, volunteer, develop leadership skills, and help shape the future of the association and profession.

Our History

SoACE has a rich history of bringing together professionals committed to helping college students and alumni successfully connect education and employment.

Explore SoACE History

Learn More About SoACE

Learn more about the people who lead SoACE, opportunities to become involved, and the benefits of joining our professional community.

Questions About SoACE?

Contact the SoACE Office at [email protected].