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What Employer Partnerships Actually Look Like When They Work (And Why Most Don't)

J. E. Hurn

Published on: 03/08/2026

The employer partnerships that last aren't built on goodwill alone. They're built on structure, evidence, and ownership. Janet Hurn breaks down what CE leaders who get this right do differently.

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Three Data Gaps Keeping CE Leaders From Making Their Case

J. E. Hurn

Published on: 20/07/2026

Only 27% of CE leaders report seamless tech integration with main campus systems. That's just Layer 1. Janet Hurn breaks down the three data gaps keeping workforce leaders from proving their programs' value.

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Is Your Program Portfolio Still Built for This Labor Market?

J. E. Hurn

Published on: 06/07/2026

There's real opportunity in workforce education right now. CE leaders who move with confidence share one thing: clarity on what their market actually needs. Janet Hurn shows how to get there.

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