In this fireside conversation, Western Governors University President Scott Pulsipher explores the shifting value of education and credentials in a rapidly changing world. From questioning legacy systems to advancing learner-centered, workforce-aligned models, the session will challenge conventional thinking and offer a forward-looking perspective on how learners, institutions, and employers can thrive today and shape the future with confidence.

In tight labor markets, employers are scrambling to find talent across key industries. The challenge is exacerbated by the high cost of borrowing and inadequate public funding for non-college training programs, putting careers in growing industies out of reach. Explore how companies are shifting from talent consumers to talent producers, investing in in-house training to bridge the skills gap.