Visioning The Future of Higher Ed – Industry Partnerships
In December 2023, the University of Tennessee’s College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) hosted over 50 industry professionals from small businesses, start-ups, corporations, non-profits, and the government sector to discuss how CECS and industry can partner to prepare students for emerging careers of the future and close the widening talent gap.
Download our white paper to read about their feedback and how CECS is addressing their concerns.

Visioning The Future of Higher Ed – Industry Partnerships
In May 2024, CECS welcomed more than 100 industry professionals to the second annual Career Catalyst to continue the ongoing discussion on how CECS and industry can partner to prepare students for emerging careers of the future and close the widening talent gap. After hearing directly from industry on their workforce needs during the inaugural Campus Catalyst in December 2023, CECS shared what the college is doing to address those needs and continued to listen to industry’s feedback on proposed programs and areas of opportunity.
Download our white paper to read about industry feedback and a recap of a dynamic panel discussion.



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