The necessity for workers to expand their vocational skills to higher-level, industry-specific expertise is growing as technology continues to disrupt the work environment. Filling the gap between labor demand and supply is an important step in both democratizing access to skill-building opportunities and reducing income disparity among households worldwide. But how can educational institutions meet this challenge in a time of budget cuts and retrenchment? What is the role of private businesses in the educational process? How can technologies be leveraged to better manage students in programs, monitor their progress and match them to jobs in a seamless process. This panel will discuss what schools and technology companies are doing worldwide to meet workforce needs.

Moderator: Giselle Fernandez
Speakers: Felix Ortiz III, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Chris Romer, Raúl Valentín