Critical thinking. Communication. Teamwork. Once deemed or even dismissed as “soft” skills, they’ve been rebranded as “durable” skills. As AI and automation reshape the work force and transform entire industries, employers now value durable skills more than technical skills, according to the Job Outlook 2025 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Hiring managers are looking for more than what college graduates know. They want to see how graduates think, learn, connect, adapt, and lead. It’s the human capacity for imagination, creativity, and collaboration that technology cannot replace.

So how can higher education ensure students develop the skills that truly endure? How can institutions produce career-ready graduates who have the resilience and agility to navigate a future where the only constant is change?

Join us on Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual forum, “Why Employers Value ‘Durable’ Skills.” Experts will discuss how higher education can develop students’ durable skills throughout their college journey — from admission to graduation.