SXSW EDU 2025
Silicon Valley Meets Ivory Tower: Bridging Work & Higher Ed
Description:
The gap between higher education and the world of work is dangerously widening, leading Deloitte to posit we’re entering “a new era for higher education.” But new eras require different ways of thinking. In this session, we’ll reveal a transformative framework that universities and employers can utilize to reinvigorate the ways they collaborate. With real-world examples, expert insights, and an interactive workshop, we’ll show you tools that can:
-better hiring outcomes for universities and their students
-increase ROI for companies and their recruiting efforts
-deeply engage early talent
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Takeaways
- How to build shared responsibility between universities and industry by centering collaborative programs on user experience.
- Use the power of data + AI to tell impactful stories, bridge knowledge gaps, and plan outcomes.
- Leverage best practices in sales and marketing to optimize engagement from all sides.
Speakers
- Alia Poonawala, Executive Director, Johns Hopkins University
- Emma O'Rourke Powell, Associate Director, Johns Hopkins University
Organizer
Alia Poonawala, Executive Director, Johns Hopkins University
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