Preparing students for today’s rapidly evolving global workforce demands scalable, inclusive, and globally relevant learning experiences. Virtual exchange and collaborative online international learning (VE/COIL) help institutions meet this need by offering flexible, accessible opportunities to build workforce-ready skills across diverse student populations. VE/COIL serves as a powerful tool for fostering intercultural learning and teaching innovation. At the same time, it offers a compelling pathway to workforce readiness by helping students develop the skills employers value most.

Leaders in career readiness and global learning explored how VE/COIL can power scalable, accessible, and career-aligned learning experiences that build essential twenty-first-century skills like communication, adaptability, and digital fluency. The webinar also highlighted how institutions can align VE/COIL with career development goals, skills-based hiring, and broader strategic priorities.

Webinar Highlights:

Framing VE/COIL for Career Impact: How to position VE/COIL beyond traditional international education to engage broader campus stakeholders
Connecting to Career Outcomes: Strategies for aligning VE/COIL with workforce needs and in-demand skills
Engaging Institutions: Ways to make the case for VE/COIL across academic and career services units

This session is ideal for educators, career services leaders, and anyone seeking to expand the reach, impact, and accessibility of global learning through VE/COIL.

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