An Employer-Led Conversation on the Future of Talent: Co-Creating Future Talent Through Work-Based Learning

Join GPS Education Partners and senior industry leaders on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for an interactive event focused on these pressing questions: What will it take to build the next generation of talent, and why does it matter?

Through practical discussion and real-world examples, this conversation will explore how work-based learning can strengthen talent pipelines, drive business outcomes, and create economic opportunity in our communities.

Event Details

Date:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Agenda:
3:30–4:00 PM Registration + Networking
Connect with peer executives, partners, and regional leaders before the program begins.

4:00–5:00 PM Interactive Panel + Discussion
Hear from industry leaders and join a practical conversation about the future of talent, workforce strategy, and work-based learning.

5:00–6:30 PM Reception + Book Signing
Continue the conversation during the reception and receive a signed copy of Make School Work™.

Why attend:

• Engage directly with peer executives across industries
• Shape the regional workforce development conversation
• Gain strategies, practical advice, and solutions from experts

What will it take to build the next generation of talent?

Employers across industries are facing workforce challenges that cannot be solved by hiring alone. This event brings together senior industry leaders for a practical conversation about how to align work-based learning with real-world workforce needs and build stronger talent strategies for the future.

Rather than a one-way presentation, this event is designed as an employer-led dialogue. Attendees will hear real examples, contribute ideas, and explore how education, industry, and community partners can work together to create stronger pathways to opportunity.