Employees need to be prepared for the future of the workforce, and that means changing the way employers think of their skills. Continually providing guidance and upgrades to workersā abilities…
How Schools Can Help Students Maximize Their Return On Investment
Martin Van Der Werf | Director of Editorial and Postsecondary Policy at the Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown UniversityFor 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…
By 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…
Embedding Workforce Education Across the Modern College
Chris Lowery | Senior Vice President of Workforce, Careers and Adult Strategy, Ivy Tech Community CollegeRobust 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 CollegeThe 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 College
Thereās a great need for a seamless connection between higher ed and employers to be able to fill the talent pipeline to fill the skills gap.Ā Meet Jane. She is…
Alternative Educational Programming Within a Traditional University
Ken Udas | Vice Provost, Digital Learning Initiatives, University of Idaho Patrick Masson, Adriana (Andie) DāAgostinoThese 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…
With 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…
Collaboratively Meeting Modern Learner Needs with Workforce Development
Nicole Cobb | Associate Vice President Workforce Solutions, Jefferson Community & Technical CollegeModern 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 CollegeChanging 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 | Chief Engagement Officer, 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 College
Community colleges are focused on the lifelong learner. Itās important to develop relevant programming and create a student experience that allows students to enter and exit the institution as they…
Better Align Workforce Programming with Partnerships
Madeline Pumariega | President, Miami Dade CollegeAs 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…
To 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…