This workshop was designed to engage campus leaders, career professionals, and employment experts as we create a model for a National Center for Careers and the Liberal Arts. Once launched, the Center will augment the work already being done at independent colleges and universities by supporting campus initiatives and providing research, employer partnerships, and thought leadership. The Center will also serve as a national voice supporting the career readiness of CIC graduates.
This timely project responds to the radical changes taking place in the nature of work and the pathways from college to career. The workshop included deep learning, lively conversation, and practical outcomes and included career experts and thought leaders. The workshop was supported by generous funding from the Lumina Foundation.
Participation Details
The workshop was held March 5–7, 2026, in Chicago, IL and institutional teams were selected to by competative application to participate. Lodging, most meals, and materials were provided thanks to the generous support of the Lumina Foundation.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments please contact Stephen Gibson, CIC’s director of programs, at sgibson@cic.edu or (202) 466-7230.