Randy Bitting is back for Season 2 of his hit series, Industry Insights, on September 23rd at 12 PM (ET). In the first season, Randy welcomed and interviewed top industry experts and visionary thought leaders to have critical conversations on career readiness. They challenged the higher education status quo and pushed the boundaries of our comfort zones to spark thought-provoking discussions. Season 2 promises to dive even deeper and cross even more boundaries to solve the toughest career readiness problems. To kick off a legendary second season, Randy welcomes industry leader Shawn VanDerziel, President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), as his first guest.
As the foremost voice on the employment of the college-educated talent, Shawn is on the frontlines of the ongoing national conversation on career readiness and student success. His work at NACE, the primary source of data and trends on the transition from college to career, gives him a unique understanding of the evolving needs of both students and employers in today’s job market. During this powerful episode, Randy and Shawn will examine the critical shift in the post-secondary landscape and address why career readiness has moved from a "nice-to-have" to a "must-have" for colleges and universities. Everything is on the table for this conversation as Randy and Shawn delve into experiential learning, strategies for advocating for equitable career readiness initiatives, and the latest NACE research on career outcomes.
This event will provide:
- A breakdown of the latest trends impacting the post-college job market and the critical role internships and experiential learning play in bridging the skills gap
- Strategies for advocating and implementing career readiness initiatives that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
- Key insights from NACE's research and how they can inform your institutional priorities, strategic plans, and objectives.
- A live Q&A with Shawn and Randy to get your questions answered!
This webinar is essential for higher education leaders, career services professionals, and anyone invested in preparing students for successful and equitable outcomes in the modern workforce.
As always, there is no cost to attend, and a post-event recording will be sent out to all registrants!
