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title: "Episode 166: Preparing Students for Lifelong Career Success"
description: The connection between higher education and the workforce is rapidly evolving as the skills gap widens. Institutions must now prioritize integrating essent
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# [Episode 166: Preparing Students for Lifelong Career Success](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-onehundredsixtysix)

 Written by [Reuben Pressman](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/admin) | Aug 23, 2024 4:00:00 AM

The connection between higher education and the workforce is rapidly evolving as the skills gap widens. Institutions must now prioritize integrating essential skills that are closely aligned with industry demands.

On this episode, Shawn VanDerziel, President and CEO of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, discusses the evolving relationship between higher ed and the workforce, and the need to integrate essential skills with technical training to prepare students for successful careers.

 

**Full Episode**

* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

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