Adapting to the Speed of Skill Change: Strategies for Higher Education
Speakers
Elena Magrini
Senior Economist and Head of Global Research, Lightcast
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Skills, UK and Europe Labour Market Trends, Regional Economic Development, Education Policy
Dr. Chera LaForge
Educational Portfolio Sr. Associate ManagerGies College of Business(University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Dr. Nick Real
Instructional DeanCerritos College
Key Topics
Understand emerging trends in AI, green tech, and cybersecurity and see why skills—not job titles—are the best indicator of labor market evolution.
See how Gies College of Business uses skills data to design and market career-aligned credentials for working professionals.
See how Cerritos College uses labor market information to anticipate trends and help faculty prepare for emerging industry needs.
Today, in-demand skills are evolving faster than ever. Over the past three years, one-third of the skills required for the average job have changed—transforming industries, disrupting talent pipelines, and challenging educators and policymakers to keep up. This webinar, based on findings from our recent report, The Speed of Skill Change, explores how colleges and universities are responding to these trends, and offers actionable strategies to stay ahead.
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