DeVry University-Arizona issued the following announcement on June 29
In a targeted response to the employment crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DeVry University is hosting an open-access virtual event dedicated to helping students and working professionals refocus and build upon their career skills for today’s rapidly evolving workforce.
“Future-Ready Skills: An Inside Look,” which will be offered at no charge on LinkedIn Live on July 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Central Time, will provide actionable insights on starting and advancing a career from renowned experts. The line-up of 60- and 30-minute sessions during the six-hour virtual event will include:
- Dr. Bob Arnot, host of Dr. Danger and former Chief Medical Correspondent for NBC and CBS News on the critical intersection of healthcare and technology;
- John Higginson, CTO of Groupon, on top skills needed for tomorrow’s opportunities;
- Bob Biglin, CEO and Senior Partner of The Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence on how social and emotional intelligence are increasingly important in times of uncertainty;
- Jackie Costello and Colby Williams of Cox Enterprises Human Resources on being agile and enhancing soft skills for future workforce;
- Alexandra Levit, author and workforce expert, on making yourself indispensable and building our career durability during uncertain times;
- Elana Meyers Taylor, a three-time Olympic Medalist and former President of The Women’s Sports Foundation, and a graduate of DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management, on balancing long-term goals and overcoming fears.
The LinkedIn Live complimentary, open-access event will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time on July 9. More information about ““Future-Ready Skills: An Inside Look” is available here.
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Source: DeVry University-Arizona