AI-ALOE leadership joined national experts this week at the Lifetime Learning Symposium to discuss the evolving landscape of lifelong education. Suzanne Carbonaro, a member of the AI-ALOE Executive Committee, and Ashok Goel, director of AI-ALOE, participated in a panel exploring how institutions can better support learners from their undergraduate years through career advancement.

Panelists reflected on strategies to connect academic learning with workforce readiness, emphasizing the importance of practical, flexible, and relevant skill development. Discussions also highlighted how stackable credentials and AI-driven innovations can help bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring accessible opportunities for continuous growth in a rapidly changing economy.