Innovation means no one ever ‘graduates’: Learning happens year-round. Industry and schools must adjust – The State With the Best Education Wins!

In the innovation era, that means closer collaboration between our post-secondary institutions and industry than ever before. To stay on top of changing workforce requirements, universities and colleges need to be more aligned with industry needs. Industry, meanwhile, must also step up with support for future talent. No employer can expect new graduates to be job-ready on Day 1 without providing meaningful internship and co-op opportunities — and having meaningful discussions with their university and college partners about how these programs can help them meet future needs.