For students to maximize their return on investment when going to college, schools should be providing clear career pathway data from the get-go. Students need to be provided with the…
Professional Development
Skills Are Not Enough: Developing Workersā Dispositions to Succeed in an Uncertain, Disruptive World
Chris Dede | Professor of Learning Technologies in the Graduate School of Education, Harvard University Ashley Etemadi | Research Fellow at Next Level Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Great Resignation or Great Revelation? Valuing Worker Experiences
Christine Carpenter | Senior Vice President of Engagement, CAELBy diversifying support for adult learners, we create better opportunities for students in all levels of education and provide better job prospects. Diversifying also lowers the level of risk for…
Robust employer engagement, alongside a clear and intentional strategy designed to support learner success through both credit-bearing and non-credit channels, is critical for modern community colleges when it comes to…
The Long-Lasting Value of Workforce and Continuing Education
Enrique Infanzon | Dean of Continuing Education, Miami Dade CollegeContinuing Education is the key to serve lifelong learners. Institutions need to adopt a more collaborative approach for all departments to meet the needs of a lifelong learner. Continuing Education…
The Evolving Role of Polytechnic Institutions: Uniting Agility and Quality
Sarah Watts-Rynard | Chief Executive Officer, Polytechnics CanadaDelivering on Lifelong Learning Ecosystem Through Collaborations
Rick Hodge | Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, Los Angeles Southwest CollegeContinuing Education: Higher Educationās Secret Weapon
Jeffrey Forrest | Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, College of the CanyonsEmployer Perspective on Meeting Modern Industry Needs
Steve Pratt | Head of Engineering, Cytiva VancouverUpskilling and Reskilling Society with Jobs-Focused Education
Kemi Jona | Assistant Vice Chancellor of Digital Innovation and Enterprise Learning, Northeastern UniversityLeading High-Quality Learning Opportunities
Bill Pink | President, Grand Rapids Community CollegeThe Workforce of the Future Needs Innovative Education
Annette Parker | President, South Central CollegeClosing the Skills Gap with Jobs-Focused Education
Scott Ralls | President, Wake Technical Community CollegeSupporting Companies and Colleges As They Reskill the Workforce of the Future
Matt Lisle | Director of Digital Learning Technologies at the Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia Institute of Technology Robby Robson
These days, even the most traditional higher education institutions need to innovate and adapt to meet currentāand futureāworkforce needs. Partnering with industry, collecting student feedback and adapting programming accordingly is…
Re-imagining Higher Education Through a Career-Readiness Lens
Brian Reed | Associate Vice Provost, University of MontanaWith employers and students both increasingly feeling like their degree programs arenāt adequately preparing learners for work, higher education institutions need to make sure they are delivering relevant, stackable and…
Modern learners demand short-term programming similar to what Workforce Development divisions offer. It's critical for institutions to work collaboratively with these departments to ensure the right programming is meeting learner…
Where Is the Biden Administration Taking the Community College?
Terry O'Banion | Senior Professor of Practice, Kansas State University & President Emeritus, League for Innovation in the Community CollegeThe community college plays a central role in re-skilling the workforce and revitalizing the American economy, which the government recognizes. However, funding must be allocated to liberal arts programs to…
Changing Momentum Behind Workforce Development at Community Colleges
Michael Baston | President, Rockland Community CollegeThe Changing Role of the Modern Community College
Michael Baston | President, Rockland Community CollegeThe Modern Community College: The Underused Asset in Socioeconomic Development
Chris Lorch | Provost, Ozarka CollegeHelping Underrepresented Students Get on the Path to Economic Mobility
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr. | Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, San Jose State University AimĆ©e Eubanks-DavisContinuing Education: Higher Educationās Secret Weapon
Jeffrey Forrest | Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, College of the CanyonsLeveraging Continuing Ed and Workforce Development in Community Colleges
Angela Long | Director of Strategic Engagement, Tallahassee Community CollegeDeveloping Strong Relationships with the Business Community
Simone Rodriguez | Vice President for Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Strategic Partnerships, Kingsborough Community College Christine Zagari-LoPortoDelivering on Lifelong Learning Ecosystem Through Collaborations
Rick Hodge | Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, Los Angeles Southwest CollegeDeveloping Programming for Nontraditional Learners at Community Colleges
Scott Silverman | Interim Dean of Noncredit and External Program, Santa Monica College
As the workforce continues to evolve rapidly, higher ed and employers need to strengthen their relationships to prepare learners for the work and meet the needs of employers. Todayās learners…
Aligning Education and Workforce to Meet Learners Needs
Earl Buford | President, CAELTo survive and thrive, postsecondary institutions need to focus strategically on meeting the needs of adult learners and employers. By creating a network of resources and connections, we can have…
Too long has higher education been misaligned with workforce needs. Serving your learners well means preparing them for the current realities of the working world and those of the future.…