Monday, April 7, 2025

3:00 pm
 - 
3:40 pm
LOCATION
Harbor F, Level 2
CHANNEL
Global Higher Education
Type
Panel
TAGS
Higher Education

Empowering Economies: Community Colleges Shaping the Regional Workforce

Join us for an engaging panel discussion that spotlights the transformative role of community colleges in driving regional workforce development. Moderated by industry experts, this session will feature insights from Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College, Parminder Jassal, CEO of Unmudl, Naria Santa Lucia, Senior Director at Microsoft Philanthropies, and Antonio Delgado, VP of Innovation and Technology of Partnerships at Miami Dade College. The panel will explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts that empower local economies by aligning education with emerging workforce demands, addressing skills gaps, and fostering sustainable community growth. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how community colleges serve as dynamic hubs for innovation, talent development, and economic empowerment.