Bethlehem, PA – In a joint press release, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Advisor AI announced a new collaboration aimed at closing critical gaps in how educational and workforce institutions adopt and apply artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly evolving knowledge economy.
The world is shifting from an information and service economy to a knowledge economy—but the transition comes with significant gaps, especially in the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
According to federal and industry data, AI adoption rates remain low. Only 5–40% of firms report using AI, and 25% of current workers say they do not use AI at all (Fed). Among those who do, 78% bring their own AI tools to work (Microsoft & LinkedIn). Meanwhile, just 12.5% of interns—tomorrow’s workforce—say they developed AI skills during their internships (NACE Student Survey, 2025).
Jobs requiring AI fluency are on the rise, yet many individuals and organizations are still developing strategies to meet this demand.
To strengthen its own organizational readiness and model practical AI integration, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has partnered with Advisor AI, a leader in higher education and workforce AI solutions. The collaboration helps NACE enhance access to its extensive research, resources, and data on naceweb.org through an AI-powered platform designed specifically for its ecosystem.
NACE has long been recognized for the depth and quality of its research and insights. However, as its library of data and reports expanded, members and site visitors often faced the challenge of locating the most relevant information quickly. To address this, Advisor AI implemented a customized AI platform for NACE—an intelligent, conversational interface that makes it easier to find resources, data, and insights within NACE’s website.
The platform uses AI to identify and surface the most relevant NACE materials in response to user questions, creating a more intuitive, streamlined experience. It also provides NACE staff with anonymized data on trending topics and frequent inquiries, helping inform future resource development.
NACE’s experience highlights a key insight for organizations exploring AI adoption: expertise matters. Partnering with a trusted AI provider familiar with both the technology and the higher education and workforce ecosystem can accelerate implementation while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and ethical design.
"NACE has long maintained a robust library of valuable insights and critical data, but accessing that information in an intuitive and seamless way has been a challenge. Our partnership with Advisor AI will enable us to better serve the needs and curiosity of those who rely on our resources. We’re excited for this collaboration to help our extensive knowledge reach more people—and to do so in ways that truly meet their expectations."
— Shawn VanDerziel, CEO, National Association of Colleges and Employers
“We are excited to support NACE in its initiative to support the community with purposeful, secure, and trusted solutions. When teams can find the right resource at the right moment, it lifts their work and builds momentum.”
— Arjun Arora, Founder, Advisor AI
NACE continues to lead the conversation on AI’s impact across higher education and early talent. By sharing its own approach, the association aims to help members and the broader community better understand how AI can be integrated strategically, ethically, and with measurable impact.
About the National Association of Colleges and Employers: Established in 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the only professional association in the United States that connects more than 13,000 college career services professionals, more than 3,800 early career talent acquisition professionals, and more than 400 business solution providers that serve this community.
About Advisor AI
Advisor AI, founded in 2023, is transforming how educational institutions and workforce organizations support student success and economic mobility, ensuring every learner receives guidance that is personalized, comprehensive, and simple. Based on research from over 100 colleges and led by a team of higher education leaders and ethical AI experts, the platform helps teams and institutions with resources and insights to help all students navigate their educational journeys with confidence and ease.