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College Promise Careers Institute

Uniting to Build the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow
October 20 & 21, 2025

College Promise Careers Institute: 2025 Highlights

On October 20-21, 2025, College Promise hosted a Career Institute in San Antonio in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary celebration. The 2-day event brought together educators, policymakers, employers, philanthropic leaders, and students to explore innovative strategies that bridge the gap between education and workforce opportunities. The event was designed to prepare students for the changing economy and job market, and provided sessions and discussions regarding career pathways, sustainable financing, and employment opportunities.

  • Key perspectives from national leaders in education, workforce development, and philanthropy.
  • Panel discussions featuring innovative Promise programs from across the nation.
  • Stories and insights from students and alums whose lives have been transformed by Promise programs.
  • Networking sessions connecting employers, policymakers, and educators to strengthen pathways from college to career.

Day 1

Keynote remarks from Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Education
Working in America: A Changing Employment Landscape Panel
Opening Remarks: Martha Kanter, CEO, College Promise
College Promise National Impact Award and National College Promise Leadership Council Announcement
Remarks from the President of UTK and Transforming from Local to State Panel
Advancing Economic Mobility: Arizona’s Collaborative
HOPEx Student Plenary

Day 2

Prosperity Through Progress: Demystifying AI & Work Skills
HopeX Activation in Promise Communities: Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Team
Call Me Mister: Increasing Diversity in the Classroom Panel
Connecting Promise Programs to Employers Panel
Protecting the Promise: Cybersecurity & Generative AI
Funding Sustainable Promise Programs
Creating Belonging & Connection In Your Employees
How AI For Good is Transforming the Workplace
College Promise Champions: Elected Officials Panel

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