It’s critical that higher education leaders become more attuned to the evolving landscape of the workforce and, as a result, begin creating and expanding academic programs in high-demand fields such as K-12 education, health care, information technology and business.
Business leaders need a system that allows employees to remain employed while also making it easier for them to upskill and retool through education and training.
The anticipation for this school year runs parallel with some discouraging professional challenges that aren’t unique to school districts within central Indiana and the Hoosier state.
Investing in accessible, affordable higher education programs that effectively upskill or retrain our workforce is a key driver of economic growth and workforce development. Education at any level is the foundation.
We have an opportunity to re-examine our education system, keeping students as the priority as we take those steps. Rather than reacting to new issues as they arise, we must be proactive and entirely reimagine what is possible using a holistic approach.
Our society already relies on the internet for education, jobs and personal needs, yet 666,000 people in Indiana live without access to high-speed internet.
