Symposium Description: Students entering the workforce of tomorrow will be facing challenges much different than new workers of the past. Globalization and new and emerging technologies are but two of the factors presenting challenges for new workforce entrants. These challenges will impact new workers whether they enter the workforce directly after high school or after earning a two or four degree.

National, state and local leaders will present their views on what steps Pennsylvania needs to take to improve the education and workforce development systems to better prepare students to meet the challenges facing tomorrow’s workforce. Small group sessions will present best practices and programs. The symposium will highlight initiatives and programs such as Industry/Education Partnerships, Career Pathways, Project 720, High Schools That Work, Middle College, dual enrollment, integration of academic and career and technical education, integrated secondary and post secondary programs of study, apprenticeships, Career Education and Work Standards, College and Career Success Initiatives and 2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Programs.

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