Skilled Tomorrow: Rethinking Mid-Career Learning, Agism, and the Future of Work in the Age of AI

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem, founder of Skilled Tomorrow, a U.S.-based initiative focused on unlocking the potential of experienced professionals in an aging and rapidly evolving workforce. With deep experience across higher education, workforce development, and the corporate sector, Sandra brings a global perspective to some of the most pressing challenges facing continuing education today: mid-career transitions, age and gender disparities, and the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping access to learning and employment.

This online session will explore how universities and continuing education professionals can respond to unprecedented workforce shifts, from economic stagnation to the disruption of entry-level and mid-level jobs due to AI. As Canada’s higher education sector undergoes significant financial strain, including changes in immigration policy and declining enrollments, institutions are being pushed to reimagine their business models and better serve adult learners. Together, we will reflect on the urgent need for inclusive, responsive, and age-friendly learning ecosystems, ones that support not only new graduates but also the growing population of mid-to-late career adults facing career reinvention. Expect a lively discussion that integrates Sandra’s award-winning work in AI-powered skills forecasting and her advocacy for andragogical models of learning that acknowledge experience as a core educational asset.

This session is designed for deans, directors, professionals, and practitioners in university continuing education units who are navigating the challenges and opportunities of our time. Let’s reimagine how continuing education in Canada can lead with empathy, strategy, and innovation. 

Presenter: Dr. Sandra von Doetinchem, Founder, Skilled Tomorrow

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