American Student Assistance® (ASA) is a proud sponsor of the Transform24 Conference, which brings together people-driven executives, future of work entrepreneurs, and workforce tech investors. The event will be held on March 11-13 at the Wynn Las Vegas. During this year’s conference, ASA, a national nonprofit dedicated to changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through equitable access to career readiness information and experiences, will be participating in panels focused on AI at Work and Investing in the Next Generation of the Workforce, in addition to a book talk and signing in the Transform EXP Learning Lab.
Presentations:
Investing in the Next Generation of the Workforce
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 3:10PM | Location: Musigny 1 & 2
As technology advances, the business world is experiencing rapid transformation impacting education and how we prepare youth to enter the workforce. In order to remain competitive and relevant, organizations must pay attention to continuously adapting culture, policies, and practices to meet the needs of the next generation of work. In this discussion, we’ll touch on how learning has changed and what skillsets are most important for young people to have as they begin their careers and pave their future path. Hear from top leaders what programs and opportunities they have to support the new talent across recruiting, learning and development, mentorship, inclusivity, culture, and more.
Moderated By:
- Virginie Raphael, Founder and Managing Partner, FullCircle
Panelists Include:
- Jean Eddy, CEO and President, American Student Assistance (ASA)
- Blair Bennett, SVP, Global Talent Acquisition, PepsiCo
- Michael Yang, Senior Managing Partner, OMERS Ventures
- Jolen Anderson, Chief People Officer, BNY Mellon
AI@Work: Practical Use Cases
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 3:10PM | Location: Track 3
As AI continues to dominate the news and headlines, industry experts will guide you through how to incorporate AI into your teams for unparalleled efficiency. Discover real-world applications, best practices, and key takeaways that demystify AI, empowering you to revolutionize your work environment. Significant breakthroughs in AI capabilities will be part of the now and next of work ––— be sure to stay on top of and follow the latest technological advances to support future growth and development of your people and your organization.
Moderated By:
- Rilwan Meeran, Vice President of Mission Impact Investing, American Student Assistance (ASA)
Panelists Include:
- Marcus Sawyerr, Founder & CEO, EQ Community
- Barbry McGann, SVP and Managing Director, Workday Ventures
- Gianna Driver, CHRO, Exabeam
- Tom Brown, CHRO, Druva
Featured Book Signing: Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 4:45 – 5:30 PM | Location: Transform EXP Learning Lab
Join us for a special conversation and book signing with Jean Eddy, CEO and President of American Student Assistance (ASA). Jean will be interviewed by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder of Charter.
Sadly, nearly half of today’s kids are not adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school. A thought-provoking examination of today’s career and workforce preparedness, Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World, explores how and why career readiness education must be revamped to prepare teens for the future. The book is an urgent call to action: If we don’t change how we approach career readiness education, we will irreparably fail our kids. The key is helping our kids explore career pathways long before they graduate from high school.