GIC Leadership Plenary: Bridging the Gap between Higher Education and Employers
In recent years, the disconnect between universities and employers on whether higher education institutions are doing an adequate job of preparing students for the workforce has continued to widen. Yet, with global labor and skills shortages becoming a growing concern, what can be done to bridge this gap? In this session, leaders from higher education and industry will discuss why this disconnect exists, new models that institutions are putting in place to help bridge this gap, and whether current initiatives are sufficient to move the needle on this issue.
Speakers
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Piers Linney, Former Dragons’ Den Investor and Co-Founder, Implement AI
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Kerry McKittrick, Co-Director, Harvard Project on Workforce (Moderator)
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Dr. Mary Papazian, Executive Vice President, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
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Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, President, Borough of Manhattan Community College
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Theresa Shearer, CEO, Enable