The advancement of economic and social conditions has given rise to a contradictory situation: high rates of graduate unemployment alongside challenges in recruitment. Addressing this conundrum hinges on improving the employment capabilities of college students. This study uses University A in City S as a case study to examine the cultivation of employability within the framework of school – enterprise collaboration. The research employs questionnaires and regression analysis. The questionnaires are designed to assess students’ employability and understand the influence of school – enterprise cooperation. They also explore the mediating role of collaborative actions.The findings indicate that the average total score for students’ employability stands at 3.92. The factors related to employability cultivation account for 8.7% of the overall effect. Collaborative actions have a significant indirect impact. As a result, it is crucial to optimize the talent development mechanism, career guidance services, and the cooperation system to enhance students’ employability.
