Leland and IE University Celebrate One Year in Their Partnership to Boost Career Placement Results
Leland and IE University celebrate a successful first year of supporting IE University students in their career development journey.
Posted February 19, 2026
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Lehi, UT — 2/19/26 — Leland, a career and professional development platform that connects individuals with experienced coaches and industry practitioners, celebrates the one-year anniversary of their strategic partnership with IE University to enhance career development resources and recruiting support for students.
Under the collaboration, IE University students gain expanded access to tailored coaching from seasoned industry professionals. In addition to the excellent support and coaching from the IE University career advising team, students also receive personalized 1:1 coaching sessions from specific company and industry experts around the world.
“IE University attracts highly motivated and internationally oriented business students who are building careers in an increasingly complex professional landscape,” said John Koelliker, Co-Founder and CEO of Leland. “We’re proud to support those students with coaching that amplifies their strengths, accelerates their career readiness, and complements the real-world, customizable learning experiences that IE provides.”
The partnership reinforces IE University’s commitment to fostering global leadership and equipping graduates with the skills to thrive in dynamic professional environments. Through this collaboration, students benefit from an integrated approach to career support that combines expert coaching with the university’s emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
“At IE University, our priority is to provide students with career support that reflects the realities of a global and fast-changing job market,” said Zayne Imam, Executive Director of Talent & Careers at IE University. “Our partnership with Leland has strengthened our ability to offer highly personalized, industry-specific guidance that complements the work of our Career Advisors. One year in, we see this collaboration as a meaningful addition to our career development strategy, helping students approach interviews at highly competitive companies with stronger preparation, clearer positioning, and the confidence to perform at their best.”
Leland partners with universities and organizations around the world to modernize career preparation through structured coaching, flexible development experiences, and outcome-oriented programming. Institutions interested in similar collaborations are encouraged to connect with Leland.
About Leland
Leland is a career and education platform that helps people achieve ambitious goals by connecting them with top coaches and domain experts. Through 1:1 coaching, live programming, and modern career tools, Leland supports individuals and university and corporate partners across key moments of career growth and transition.
About IE University
IE University is a globally recognized institution offering programs across business, technology, leadership, and other fields, with a mission to train impactful, future-ready professionals. With campuses in Spain and a global community of students and alumni, IE University emphasizes innovative learning, international perspectives, and the development of entrepreneurial and strategic thinking skills that prepare graduates to lead in a changing world.
