Fall 2019 Professional Development Week - Opening Session

  • Breakfast
  • Welcome – Dr. Judith Gay 
  • Greetings from the Board of Trustees – Jeremiah J. White, Jr.
  • Address to the College Community – Dr. Guy Generals
  • Break
  • Presentation by Leah Jewell, Managing Director of Employability Solutions at Pearson, on the future of work

Leah Jewell
Managing Director, Employability Solutions, Pearson
Leah is responsible for strategy and product development for employability learning solutions for Pearson North America, serving high school, higher ed, and adult lifelong learners. She is specifically working on accelerated skills pathways to industry certifications, micro and stacked credentials, and preparing students for a career beyond a degree. Leah is focused on partnering with employers and industry associations related to skills training and is on the Board of the IoT Talent Consortium. Leah has been a featured speaker on the future of skills at the US Chamber of Commerce and is an active participant in the National Governors Association “Good Jobs for All Americans” initiative. Her work involves defining learning/skill outcomes and collecting data to support the efficacy of the training solutions. Leah has been with Pearson in various roles for 30 years including sales, marketing, product development, and portfolio management.

Full Schedule: Fall 2019 PD Week Schedule