How Universities Can Power the Future of Work

As the threat of COVID-19 and a looming recession disrupt the nation’s higher education system, some colleges are defying the drop in enrollment by collaborating with employers. With a renewed focus on workplace-ready skills and reaching non-traditional learners, colleges like Paul Quinn College, Southern New Hampshire University, and Bellevue University are playing a more active role in upskilling employees to stay competitive in a post-pandemic economy.

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Mary Hawkins

Bellevue University

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Paul LeBlanc

Southern New Hampshire University

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Michael Sorrell

Paul Quinn College