Webinar

How Does a College Education Contribute to Workforce Success?

This webinar explored how colleges and universities can best prepare students to flourish in their careers.

March 19, 2021

Drawing from AAC&U’s most recent survey of employers, research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, and insights from one of the world’s largest companies, this webinar explored how colleges and universities can best prepare students to flourish in their careers. Panelists discussed the college competencies that matter most for workforce readiness, the learning experiences that help graduates stand out in the job market, and how higher education can balance the need for job-specific skills with the growing imperative for adaptability and creative problem-solving.

Thank you to IBM for generously supporting this webinar.

Moderator

  • Lynn Pasquerella

    Lynn Pasquerella

    President, AAC&U

Panelists

  • Anthony Carnevale

    Anthony Carnevale

    Director, Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University
  • Naguib Attia

    Naguib Attia

    Vice President, Global University Programs, IBM