Global Learning Is Workforce Readiness: Building the Links

Higher education is being asked tough questions, by students, families, and policymakers alike. What’s the true value of a degree in a world defined by rapid change, digital transformation, and global interdependence?

In this community discussion, Andrew Gordon and Dr. Kati Bell, co-authors of Global Education as a Career Success Imperative, unpack how global learning can—and must—serve as a driver of career success. Grounded in the white paper’s policy framework, this session will trace the throughline from pathways to practice:

• How global education builds workforce competencies aligned with NACE and WEF frameworks
• How the 4A Framework (Awareness, Assessment, Action, Accountability) guides institutions in embedding global learning across academic and career ecosystems
• How cross-campus collaboration, employer partnerships, and inclusive access expand impact
• How policy recommendations can sustain and scale equity-minded global learning

Together, we’ll explore how institutions can move from talking about global learning’s value to measuring its impact, and why global education is not a luxury, but a career success imperative.

Panelists:

• Kathrina Bell, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor, Leadership & Management, Dominican University of California
• Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder, DA Global Access Network

November 19, 2025 at 11:00 – 12:00pm US Eastern Time.