For many industries, a college degree is the essential ticket for employment. Higher education demonstrates to employers that a person is skilled in their field and capable of achieving long-term goals. However, when it comes to applying college skills in real-world professional settings, experiential learning is the true essential.

Experiential learning demonstrates to students that their academic work is relevant to their professional goals, while assuring employers that a college’s alumni are ready for the work force. Join us for a virtual forum on Thursday, May 22, at 2 p.m. ET to learn how career-prep programs are shaping the future of employment around the world.

You’ll receive insight into programs like:

• Study-abroad opportunities that allow students to immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences.
• Internships that allow students to practice the day-to-day tasks of their chosen careers.
• Employer tuition-reimbursement programs that allow employees to complete a college program chosen by their employer for free or at a discounted rate.
• Entrepreneurial programs that allow students to apply their business knowledge in real-world opportunities.