By design, universities have largely supported an exclusive and rigid path: finish high school, get into college, graduate, and then join the workforce. But learning is a continuous process -- not just a one time event. It's time for education to shift from a linear, exclusive journey to a flexible, lifelong one that serves the *whole* learner, setting them up for success from kindergarten through retirement. Join Maria Anguiano, executive vice president of ASU’s Learning Enterprise, as she illuminates a new model of higher education that cultivates highly adaptable learners and is deeply aligned with the most pressing societal needs. Blending and continually building personal, professional, and technical skills is vital for career and life mobility. Explore how ASU is enabling corporations to build greater capacity within their workforces to meet economic demand and address significant opportunities. Discover actionable strategies that position Higher Ed-industry partnerships to help learners thrive during all life stages.

Join us for a captivating session as we delve into the realm of impactful, powerful partnerships. In this illuminating discussion, we will spotlight our esteemed partners who are cultivating influential collaborations to tackle their key organizational challenges. Through their experiences and insights, discover the key strategies and innovative approaches that have propelled these partnerships forward. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the transformative potential of deeply powerful partnerships firsthand

Chick-fil-A has a deep commitment to hospitality through their core value, “We’re Here to Serve," keeping the needs of Owner-Operators, Team Members, Staff, and Customers at the heart of their work. Learn how Chick-fil-A’s hospitality focus often translates into an elevated Team Member and Customer experience at Chick-fil-A brand restaurants.

Jane Thier, Fortune future of work reporter, sits down with Haley Glover, Senior Director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute to discuss Haley’s recently released research into employer-supported upskilling initiatives and key practices found across programs. Join us as Jane and Haley discuss internal education and training programs, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance best practices and where the employer-supported education sector is growing into next.

Join us as we name the 2024 IMPACT Award winner.

Explore the evolving landscape of work through cutting-edge research into skills-based hiring, economic mobility and the value of education.

More than 60 percent of American adults do not hold a college degree. InStride Academic and Corporate Partners are at the forefront of meeting the needs of this growing segment of potential learners by creating innovative paths to and through post-secondary education that create value “along the way” for both employees and employers. In Part 1 of this two-part session, we’ll hear from a panel of academic and corporate leaders on the unique needs of this population, what’s working, and the possibilities for what’s next. In Part 2, we’ll work in cross-sector teams of APs and CPs to identify what must be true to accelerate the development and scaling of these innovative “earn and learn” models.

Attendees will have the opportunity to workshop how they can create their own Career Education Path.

Hear directly from a learner about their experiences in their program. They will share their personal journeys, including their motivations for enrolling, what they have gained and how this program has impacted their career goals and professional development.