Ruth V. Watkins Named President of Strada Impact
University of Utah leader will drive Strada Education Network’s research, philanthropy, policy, and thought leadership on national stage.
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How Intermediaries Can Connect Education and Work in a Postpandemic World
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Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Even Exist Yet
As our working lives grow longer, we will need to continually seek educational opportunities to fuel our career transitions. Read about how learners and workers will navigate the future of work.
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How Intermediaries Can Connect Education and Work in a Postpandemic World
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Executive Summary The 2020 global pandemic, accompanying economic distress, and growing concern about racial inequity have generated unprecedented demand for improved coordination between education and work in …