Workforce Readiness Conference

A virtual conference from The Teaching Professor

Live: November 10, 2026

and on-demand through February 10, 2027

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The Workforce Readiness Conference is a one-day, virtual experience for professionals who support career development and workforce preparation—whether in education, training, talent development, or workforce systems. As skills-based hiring and workforce pathways evolve, this conference brings together practical strategies, proven models, and future-focused insights to help institutions prepare students for meaningful careers—not just their first job. 

Join colleagues across the nation on November 10th for two dynamic plenary sessions and a robust lineup of expert-led concurrent sessions focused on experiential learning, skills-based curriculum design, employer partnerships, workforce pathways, technology-enabled career learning, and emerging trends shaping the future of work. You’ll hear from experts who are building scalable approaches that connect learning directly to workforce outcomes. 

Can’t attend every session live? No problem. With on-demand access through February 10, 2027, you can explore sessions on your schedule, revisit key ideas, and turn inspiration into action when it works best for you. 

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Program

November 10, 2026

9:15 am - 4:15 pm Central

With 15 dynamic sessions and 2 thought-provoking plenaries, this conference explores…

9:15 - 9:30 am

Conference Welcome

9:30 - 10:30 am

Opening Plenary

10:45 - 11:30 am

Sessions

11:30 am - noon

Break

12:00 - 12:45 pm

Sessions

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Sessions

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Sessions

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Closing Plenary

4:00 - 4:15 pm

Closing Remarks & Adjourn

Pricing & Registration

Book early and save!

Register by September 11th to get this special pricing.

1 Person

$499

$349

per person

2 - 4 People

$499

$329

per person

5+ People

$499

$299

per person

Call for Proposals

We are now accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions on these 5 conference tracks.

Experiential Learning in Action 

Skills-Based Curriculum and Assessment

Employer Partnerships and Workforce Pathways 

Tech-Enabled Career Learning 

Special Topics in Career and Workforce Readiness