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GradLeaders and nSpire AI are thrilled to invite you to attend Connections 2025: AI and the Workforce Evolution on May 13th and 14th in Columbus, Ohio.

This 2-day thought leadership and networking event will include a keynote speaker, Joshua Jones, CEO of QuantHub, along with other large group, and small group breakout sessions on a variety of topics like:

  • The Future of Work: AI, Automation, and Emerging Technology
  • Creating Career Pathways through Industry-Education Partnerships
  • AI-Driven Talent Analytics and Predictive Hiring
  • Skills-Based Hiring and the Evolution of Credentials
  • Understanding the Workforce Development Ecosystem
  • All Things Experiential Learning (internships, the future of co-ops, work-based learning for youth)
  • Preparing Today’s Youth for Workforce Success

Day One Keynote Speaker – Joshua Jones, QuantHub

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Day Two Keynote Speaker – Susan Caesar, International Coaching Federation

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Target Audience

Career services, workforce development, career and technical education/work-based learning as well as learning development and talent management experts across non-profits, higher education, K-12, and corporate sectors.

What to Expect

Two days of learning, best practice sharing, networking, and fun!

Location – COhatch Polaris

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