Leading in Work-Force Preparation (CHE)

Event details Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM About this event Virtual Forum: Leading in Work-Force Preparation by the Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE) with support from AWS. Day/Date/Time: Wedneday, October 28, 2026, 2 p.m. ET Description: The economy is changing quickly, and colleges and universities are under growing pressure to ensure graduates are prepared for what comes next. Employers are seeking new and evolving skills, while students expect their education to translate into meaningful career opportunities. How are higher-ed leaders responding? Join The Chronicle for a virtual forum featuring campus leaders who are rethinking academic programs, expanding experiential learning, strengthening employer partnerships, and exploring new approaches to work-force preparation. This conversation will examine how institutions can respond to changing work-force needs while balancing their broader missions of research, education, and public service. Hear how leaders are approaching these challenges on their campuses - and what their strategies can teach others navigating an evolving economy. In this virtual forum, you'll explore how: - Institutions are adapting academic programs to changing work-force needs - Leaders are building stronger partnerships with employers and industry - Colleges can balance work-force priorities with their broader educational mission Registration : Registration is required and there is no cost to attend. Register by clicking here or copying this to your browser, enter your information and select the "register" button: Leading in Work-Force Preparation ----------- Note: Coordinate all training attendance with your supervisor. Official event details: https://www.seminolestate.edu/ssap/signMeUp/widget/cms5/eventDate/615310