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Can Consensus be Found for the Future of Postsecondary Career Education?

Written from CECU Plenary Presentation, “Can We Find Consensus: The Future of Postsecondary Career Education” with Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed, Ben Miller, Center for American Progress and Keith Zakarin, Duane Morris
During the closing session at the 2018 CECU Annual Convention and Expo, “Can We Find Consensus: The Future of Postsecondary Career Education,” panelists Ben Miller of the Center for American Progress and Keith Zakarin of Duane Morris discussed the path career education needs to take.

Career Education Convention Stresses the Importance of Sector Unity

‘Take Control’: How to ‘Future-Proof’ Your Institutions and Your Students

Written from CECU Plenary Presentation, “Your Role in Creating Tomorrow’s Workforce”with Seth Mattison
“Future proofing” career schools and their students is a pathway to success, said Seth Mattison, an expert on workforce trends who spoke at the 2018 Career Education Colleges and Universities Annual Convention & Expo in June. It’s not just teaching students how to do a certain job, but also ensuring they possess the evolving soft skills needed for today’s workplace.

Career Education Convention Stresses the Importance of Sector Unity

Career Colleges Poised for Growth Despite Pandemic, Economy

Written from the CECU Keynote Session, The Future of Work, The Future of our Sector
Career Education Colleges and Universities held its first virtual convention and expo in June and kicked off the program discussing the future of work and the sector. The consensus: Despite a pandemic and economic downtown, career colleges face opportunities for growth.

Career Education Convention Stresses the Importance of Sector Unity

The APSCU State of the Workforce Symposium Emerging Trends in the Workforce and Workplace

Opening Speech by Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) For two days, APSCU convened some of the most provocative thought leaders in postsecondary education and workforce. The result was several engaging discussions on how best to close the skills gap, align academic programming with workforce demands, and best serve today's new traditional student.

Career Education Convention Stresses the Importance of Sector Unity