Higher Education & Workforce Summit

Description

Members - $265     |    Non-Members - $300

Penn State University
Harrisburg Campus 

January 7 - January 8, 2027 

 The Higher Education & Workforce Summit convenes workforce board executives, higher education leaders, adult and postsecondary CTE professionals, and employers to strengthen coordinated regional talent strategies that drive measurable economic and workforce outcomes.

As employer expectations evolve, demographics shift, and accountability for results increases, higher education institutions and workforce boards must move beyond parallel efforts and toward shared governance, aligned investment, and employer-responsive talent systems.

Workforce boards serve as designated conveners of regional workforce strategy. Higher education institutions are essential partners in credential pathways, program innovation, and long-term talent development. Employers are co-investors and critical voices in shaping program relevance and sustainability.

This Summit focuses on leadership, coordination, and practical alignment across the education–workforce ecosystem to ensure that regional talent investments translate into real business and community impact.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

BRANDON BUSTEED, CEO, EDCONIC

Brandon Busteed is one of the world’s foremost experts on education and workforce development with a particular focus on work-integrated learning. He is the CEO of Edconic, a family-owned education company which delivers relevant, experiential courses taught by industry experts from globally recognized organizations. Edconic operates Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Vogue College of Fashion, The School of The New York Times, Manchester City Sports Business School and the Mayo Clinic Pre-College Healthcare Academy.  

Lodging  

With Harrisburg International Airport and the Amtrak Station in such proximity, there are several hotels with reasonable nightly rates within a 5-mile radius.

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Harrisburg International Airport

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Partners and Sponsors  

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