Toward a Shared Vocabulary: Lessons from Employer Standards
Why Shared Language in the Ecosystem Matters Across the learn-and-work ecosystem, a growing number...
From Data to Impact: Shaping CE Programs for Today’s Learners and Jobs
“We Want to Launch Without Market Research?” Let us start with a scene that plays out far too often...
How Modular Learning Pathways Are Reimagining Teacher Preparation
Teacher preparation is evolving to better meet modern learners’ needs and address urgent workforce...
When Responsiveness Meets Relevance
Higher education is at a crossroads, facing skepticism about its ability to deliver real-world...
Creating Talent Pipelines with Work-Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning is becoming a vital bridge between postsecondary education and labor...
From Access to Impact: Rethinking College for the Future of Work
When I attended my nephew’s high school graduation party and ceremony this past May, there was a...
Designing Against Obsolescence: Rethinking Workforce Education for the AI Era
AI didn’t spark the demand to tie education to workforce needs; it simply poured fuel on a fire...
Redesigning Education for Economic Resilience
As rapid industry shifts and economic disruptions displace workers across sectors, higher education...
From Apprenticeship to Competency: What Anthropology Can Teach Us About Learning
Imagine a young apprentice kneeling beside a master potter, hands coated in clay, mimicking the...
The Skills-Based Hiring Train Has Left the Station—and Is Picking Up Speed
The skills-based hiring train has left the station—and is gaining momentum as it barrels toward the...
A Joint Membership Opportunity from CAEL and Apprenticeships for America
When I’m asked to give my CAEL elevator pitch, I invariably use the phrase “membership...
Shaping Workforce Readiness with AI and Agility
AI is rapidly transforming workforce demands, requiring higher ed institutions to evolve how they...
