UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
COLLABORATE | EMPOWER | TRANSFORM
The head start everyone deserves.
Bridging classroom learning and career readiness for the next generation.
Where clinical education meets career preparation.
As one of the largest employers of early career professionals in the country, The Stepping Stones Group (SSG) invests in students before graduation, building the preparation, connections, and confidence that carry into day one on the job.
SSG by the Numbers
45+
States Served
1,400+
Districts Partnered
13,400+
Field Employees
25+
Years in the Field
What Partnership Looks Like
Two pathways to support your faculty and students:
University Classes
- Guest presentations and workshops at no cost
- Real-world clinical perspective in the classroom
- A trusted workforce partner for your graduates
Student Organizations
- Chapter event sponsorship
- Networking with experienced clinicians
- A closer look at school-based practice
"Very forward-facing and on top of all the most recent areas of practice — truly relevant information for our students."
University Program Director
Professional Development Portfolio
17+ sessions designed for early-career clinicians.
Available live or recorded
At no cost to your program
Practice
School-based service delivery, AAC, feeding & swallowing, telepractice
Readiness
Resume, job search, employment structures, Praxis/NBCOT prep
Professional
Skills
Soft skills, leadership, resume building, self-advocacy
Practice & professional development across diverse populations
Topics
Technology, wellness, and Neuro-affirming approaches to practice.
How it Works
up early.
Reaching out to programs and student organizations before anyone is job hunting. Presentations and resources at no cost to your program.
Clinical perspective, career pathway support, and a professional development portfolio designed for early career professionals.
More confident, better prepared, and connected to a national support network of clinicians and leaders.
