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Flood the Zone: University of Virginia’s New Strategy to Scale Experiential Learning for Every Student
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Scaling Experiential Learning at Slippery Rock University with Dr. John Rindy
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Work-Based Learning & Career Coaching with Strada Education: Closing the Gap Between Education and Opportunity
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Experiential Learning: A Cure for the Medical Worker Shortage with Jason Aubrey of Skilltrade
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A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent
Darin Francis - January 19, 2026The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new graduates require significant on-the-job ramp-up before becoming fully productive.
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Career-Connected Continuing Ed: How Upright Education Helps Colleges Upskill Adult Learners in Digital Skills
Darin Francis - January 12, 2026Higher education is undergoing a quiet shift. While undergraduate enrollments remain in long-term decline, continuing education has emerged as one of the sectors fastest-growing segments, expanding at more than 11% annually.
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