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Innovation Inspired by Experience
JOB-Ready
ALUMNI-Ready
FUTURE-Ready
The Story of 3M: Your Ultimate Ally in Higher Education
Well, here’s the story…
After spending two decades in the higher education industry, working closely with Presidents, Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and even Ministers, I started noticing a pattern. The same challenges kept coming up—again and again.
That’s when it hit me: Higher education professionals need real solutions, not just more talk. So, inspired by the legendary Three Musketeers (who always had each other's backs), we created 3M—your ultimate partner in tackling the toughest challenges in higher education.
With 3 key insights and a mission to make your life easier, 3M was born. And trust us—it’s here to help you work smarter, connect better, and achieve more.
One for all, and all for 3M!
Building Career-Ready Graduates and Elevate Institutional Reputation
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1st Observation : The Key to Winning Students & Parents
When you highlight your students' employability and satisfaction, you’re already halfway to success. Why? Because when parents and students see real stories of career achievements and happy, thriving graduates, they’ll feel confident that your institution is the perfect choice.
At the end of the day, it’s about more than just earning a degree—it’s about creating bright futures and meaningful experiences. When you show that you can deliver on both, students and parents will choose your institution with ease. Let’s make your school the #1 choice!
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2nd Observation: Your Alumni - Your Greatest Asset
Your alumni are your secret weapon for long-term success. When you connect with them, engage them, and most importantly, keep them involved, they can become your institution’s biggest cheerleaders.
Loyal and engaged alumni spread the word about your school, boosting your reputation locally and globally. They help attract new students, bring in donations and funding, create job and internship opportunities for graduates, and even build industry partnerships. The stronger your connection with your alumni, the more your institution thrives year after year. Let’s turn your alumni into your greatest strength!
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3rd Observation: Soft Skills = High Demand = Stronger Reputation
When you give your students the soft skills employers love—like critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork—they won’t just get hired, they’ll be in high demand.
And when employers can’t get enough of your graduates, your institution’s reputation skyrockets. You’ll gain higher graduate employability, stronger industry connections, and more recognition as a leader in producing top talent. Successful students create successful institutions. Focus on soft skills, and watch your reputation soar!
The 3 Musketeers of Higher Education (3M): Your All-in-One Solution
For every challenge, there’s a solution—and that’s where AppliedHE’s 3M Consulting Program comes in.
In today’s fast-changing education landscape, 3M is your game-changer, designed to help institutions excel in employability, alumni engagement, and future-readiness through its three core components:
• JOB-Ready Rating – (1st Observation) A powerful assessment and global marketing tool that measures employability and satisfaction through students, faculty, alumni, and employers, helping institutions boost credibility, attract top talent, and enhance industry partnerships.
• ALUMNI-Ready CRM – (2nd Observation) More than just a CRM, it engages and retains alumni, generates funding, and supports revenue-generating activities, strengthening lifelong connections and driving institutional growth.
• FUTURE-Ready – (3rd Observation) Bridging the gap between academia and industry by equipping students with in-demand soft skills and connecting institutions directly with employers, fostering career opportunities and strengthening industry collaboration.
With 3M, your institution doesn’t just keep up—it leads the way.
The AppliedHE 3M Consulting Project: A 360° Approach to Institutional Success
The AppliedHE 3M Consulting Project takes a deep dive into your institution’s key challenges, addressing students, alumni, faculty, and employers while strengthening global branding, alumni engagement, and industry collaboration.
We help institutions enhance employability, optimize alumni networks, and build strong employer relationships—all while elevating their global reputation and program visibility. With a data-driven, strategic approach, 3M ensures your institution stays competitive, connected, and future-ready.
3M Products Overview
The AppliedHE JOB-Ready Rating: Elevate Employability & Institutional Branding
The AppliedHE JOB-Ready Rating is a strategic evaluation and global marketing tool that highlights your institution’s strengths in employability, academic excellence, and industry alignment. By gathering insights from students, alumni, employers, and faculty, it provides a 360-degree evaluation of teaching quality, community engagement, and graduate outcomes.
With its Employment Cluster approach, JOB-Ready uniquely assesses employment success and Industry 4.0 readiness, delivering unmatched insights into graduate outcomes. Beyond measuring success, it helps institutions enhance branding, attract top talent, and showcase subject-specific strengths, turning data into a powerful competitive advantage.
It also amplifies global visibility, helping institutions stand out internationally, attract top students, and forge strong industry partnerships. By positioning institutions as leaders in employability, JOB-Ready ensures they gain global recognition, stronger employer connections, and greater appeal to prospective students. More than just an assessment, JOB-Ready is a game-changer for institutional reputation in today’s competitive higher education landscape.
Maximize Alumni Engagement & Financial Sustainability
The ALUMNI-Ready CRM is a comprehensive engagement and revenue-generation platform designed to strengthen alumni relationships, drive financial support, and enhance institutional branding. It streamlines alumni communication, event management, and membership tracking while maximizing fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
Beyond managing data, ALUMNI-Ready fosters deeper alumni connections, turning them into active contributors through career networking, mentorship programs, and philanthropic initiatives. Institutions can organize high-impact events, create revenue-generating opportunities, and sustain lifelong alumni involvement with ease.
By integrating strategic networking, career connections, and financial management, ALUMNI-Ready helps institutions build thriving alumni communities, increase donor contributions, and enhance institutional loyalty. It also supports targeted engagement efforts, allowing universities to personalize outreach and strengthen relationships across different alumni segments. More than just keeping alumni connected, it transforms alumni relations into a powerful driver of institutional growth—ensuring graduates remain engaged, invested, and lifelong ambassadors of their alma mater.
Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow, Strengthening Institutions & Employer Reputation Today
The FUTURE-Ready suite of micro-credential products, starting with the Critical Thinking Assessment Test (CTAT), equips graduating students with essential soft skills like critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving—abilities highly valued by employers.
More than just an assessment, CTAT helps universities strengthen employer connections by providing insights into graduate readiness and skill development. By aligning student competencies with workforce demands, institutions enhance their Employer Reputation and bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring graduates meet real-world expectations.
CTAT also provides university-branded digital credentials, giving students proof of their skills and helping them stand out in the job market. Graduates become more visible to employers, increasing their career prospects.
Best of all, this cost-effective solution requires little to no investment from universities, as students pay for the test. CTAT also serves as a global marketing tool, boosting institutional reputation and expanding employer networks.
