Value proposition

CRITICAL SHIFT: Work.Learn.Tech.

Inequities continue to rise in the U.S. and across the globe at an alarming rate. The objective of Close It 2019 is to bring together expertise from across the globe to address the needs of the future and identify disruptive solutions to growing economic inequity. CLOSE IT will highlight the creativity, technology, and leadership making meaningful change in an energized two-day Summit.

CLOSE IT 2019 will bring thoughtful, resourceful, and innovative leaders together in an interactive format to explore the future of working and learning and envision the global marketplace where the new pathways are found and pursed.

Named one of the “10 conferences you should attend if you are an education entrepreneur in 2018” by Forbes, the Summit is designed to inspire solutions across networks and create lasting systemic connections and alignment. CLOSE IT is a place to learn and identify opportunities to create solutions, align with like-minded professionals around action strategies, and to improve collaboration.

WHO WILL ATTEND CLOSE IT 2019: Thought leaders across the education, training, and hiring landscape interested in in shaping better employment outcomes for low- to mid-skill individuals: This could include leaders in Business and HR Higher Education, Research, Community, Education Tech, Employment Tech, Philanthropy & Foundations, Policy & Government, Workforce, Economic Development, Venture and Social Venture and Community Based Organizations.


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