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
Michael Sorrell
Paul Quinn College