Keynotes and workshops that cut through the hype to reimagine college.
NOW BOOKING FOR 2025
Are you ready to explore a groundbreaking vision for education and the workforce?
Kathleen is available for speaking engagements to help your community consider these issues. Discussion guides will be available for five stakeholder groups: Employers, colleges, high schools, families and ecosystem players, such as policymakers, non-profits and alternative learning providers. Get in touch!
Keynotes, Workshops, and Webinars
Kathleen deLaski offers dynamic speaking engagements tailored for educators, employers, and students alike. Her presentations delve into:
Designing College for the Midcentury: Discover Kathleen’s ten design principles that merge workforce training, corporate education, and college experiences into a flexible, inclusive system for today’s learners.
The Changing Landscape of Work: Understand how rising tuition costs and student debt are reshaping conversations about education and employment.
The Shift Away from Degrees: Learn why a staggering 62% of adults now prefer skills training and non-degree credentials over traditional college paths.
A Blueprint for Success
In her research-driven approach, Kathleen draws on insights from educators, employers, and students to paint a vivid picture of a future where success is achievable without a four-year degree. Her book provides a comprehensive exploration of nontraditional educational pathways and their potential to empower the “New-Majority Learners”—individuals who have been underserved by conventional higher education.
Learning Outcomes
Kathleen’s engaging style and thought-provoking content inspire audiences to rethink the value of education in today’s economy. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to support students in navigating their paths to success, regardless of their educational background.
Join the Conversation
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Kathleen deLaski as she leads us into a new era of education. Together, we can redefine what it means to prepare our youth for the workforce of tomorrow.
Book Kathleen Today
Explore how Kathleen deLaski can inspire your audience and spark meaningful discussions about the future of education and employment. Contact us to book her for your next event!
Book discussion guides
As I wrote this book, I was amazed at how just sharing the title, Who Needs College Anymore?, sparked a discussion wherever I went. There are so many perspectives, stories, victories, failures, worries, suggestions, and debates. I decided it might be helpful to recommend discussion guides for some of the key stakeholders, as well as families, who want to extend the conversation into their communities as we try to clarify the role of college or redefine it.