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📣 We’re Hiring! Join us in shaping the future of higher education - apply today to be a part of the SHEEO team as a Senior Policy Analyst. Learn more about our ideal candidate and the primary responsibilities of this position: ow.ly/T4U050YwmeF

💻 Our next Higher Education Finance Webinar will explore opportunities for the Carnegie Classifications’ new Student Access and Earnings Classification with a presentation from @HCMStrat and @ACEducation. Learn more and get registered: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Looking at challenges and opportunities for state and federal partnerships around Apprenticeships, Workforce Pell, etc. were top of discussion for our last panel session today. Thanks to @CRAguh from @KaporCenter, and @CoreyGheesling and @tlharnisch from SHEEO for leading this.

Funders and philanthropists are an important part of helping states be more innovative in higher education and scale new ideas. We had a great discussion with representatives from @stradaeducation and JPMorganChase about their priorities in the work-based learning space.

Carrie Samson of the Business–Higher Education Forum shared a powerful insight: “Often K–12 and employers aren’t speaking the same language—but they’re saying the same things.” That’s the power of a strong intermediary in work-based learning: translating needs, aligning partners, and creating real pathways for students. @SHEEOed

Dr. Lisa Vosper said it well: “Connections of value are as important as credentials of value.” That’s the power of work-based learning—students don’t just gain skills, they build relationships, networks, and real-world perspective. Those connections often open the very doors their credentials help them walk through. @SHEEOed

We’re back for another day of exploring work-based learning with a panel focused on the role of technology as a facilitator of scale. Thanks to panelists from @joinHandshake, @FutureFitAI, and @riipen for sharing relevant and innovative insights for states.

This week’s convening would be remiss without the voices of students. Thanks to a great panel from @YoungInvincible and Campus Philly for giving us the perspective of students on internships, external-ships, career services, and everything in between.

In order to have better data, states must create statewide definitions of work-based learning to garner state and local momentum and support. Thanks to the @SUNY, @SCCommHigherEd and @SCDEWinfo for sharing your experiences. @CoreyGheesling @WhitebdAdvisor

This afternoon, we heard from @usedgov’s Nick Moore about the federal and state collaboration on work-based learning, followed by a panel on building data infra to track progress on work-based learning to eliminate gaps. Thanks to @uscensusbureau and @NJHigherEd for sharing!

This morning we looked at partnerships to grow work-based learning through employers and intermediaries, and examples of quality coaching excellence with @LA_Regents and @CompleteCollege. @stradaeducation

To set the stage, @stradaeducation presents State Opportunity Index data on work-based learning and quality coaching, and evidence of the effectiveness of these programs.

We’re in D.C. this week for a convening on work-based learning through education-to-career guidance. President Rob Anderson and Ruth Watkins, @stradaeducation’s President of Postsecondary Education, kick off discussions with a focus on the workforce imperative.

Don’t miss this! We’re hiring two State Policy Interns for the summer! Help us find interested candidates who are motivated, active learners interested in higher education policy, state governance, and policy analysis. Apply by Sunday, March 8! bit.ly/SHEEOintern26

🚨LAST CALL! We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Submit your session proposal by EOD today, March 6. bit.ly/PC26Proposals

Our next Higher Education Finance Webinar will explore opportunities for the Carnegie Classifications’ new Student Access and Earnings Classification with a presentation from @HCMStrat and @ACEducation. Learn more and get registered: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

📣 DEADLINE APPROACHING! We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the new March 6th deadline: bit.ly/PC26Proposals

🚨We’re looking to hire two State Policy Interns for the summer! Help us find interested candidates who are motivated, active learners interested in higher education policy, state governance, and policy analysis. Apply by March 8! Learn more: bit.ly/SHEEOintern26

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED! We’re accepting session proposals for our 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference to be held in Chicago this summer. Learn more about the types of proposals we’re seeking, and submit yours before the new March 6th deadline: bit.ly/PC26Proposals