Preparing Graduates for a Changing Workforce: Insights and Trends for Higher Education
As workplace demands evolve, higher education institutions must adapt to ensure graduates are prepared for success. With communication volume surging, AI literacy becoming a critical skill, and Gen Z facing unique workforce challenges, how can institutions bridge the gap between academic preparation and real-world career readiness?
Join us for a data-driven conversation on the emerging trends shaping graduate employability and the role of AI fluency, writing proficiency, and communication skills in preparing students for the modern workplace.
In this session, you’ll hear from Thom Blaylock, Clinical Professor at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, as he shares how NYU Wagner is equipping students with the writing and AI skills they need to thrive. We’ll also explore key insights from Grammarly’s latest research on workplace communication trends, AI adoption, and Gen Z’s readiness for professional environments.
Join this session to get:
Join us for a data-driven conversation on the emerging trends shaping graduate employability and the role of AI fluency, writing proficiency, and communication skills in preparing students for the modern workplace.
In this session, you’ll hear from Thom Blaylock, Clinical Professor at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, as he shares how NYU Wagner is equipping students with the writing and AI skills they need to thrive. We’ll also explore key insights from Grammarly’s latest research on workplace communication trends, AI adoption, and Gen Z’s readiness for professional environments.
Join this session to get:
- Exclusive insights from research on communication, AI literacy, and career readiness
- A real-world example from NYU Wagner on integrating AI into communication education
- Strategies for institutions to better prepare students for today’s evolving workforce
- Best practices for AI adoption in higher education to support student success
Meet Our Speakers
Jenny Maxwell
Head of Grammarly for Education
Grammarly
Jenny Maxwell is the head of Grammarly for Education. Jenny has more than 15 years of experience in the education/ed-tech space and over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership. Before joining Grammarly, Jenny led the higher education team at Pearson, the world’s largest education content provider.
Head of Grammarly for Education
Grammarly
Jenny Maxwell is the head of Grammarly for Education. Jenny has more than 15 years of experience in the education/ed-tech space and over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership. Before joining Grammarly, Jenny led the higher education team at Pearson, the world’s largest education content provider.
Thom Blaylock
Clinical Professor
New York University
Thom Blaylock is a writer, editor, consultant, podcaster, but mostly a professor at NYU. He directs the Master of Science in Public Policy degree program at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service and serves on the university's Senate Steering Committee. He teaches communications skills, courses on AI, and public policy, serves as the curator for the communications concentration at Wagner, and is the founder and director of Wagner's Writing and Communications Center. He's also building a house in the woods by hand with his wife and two kids.
Clinical Professor
New York University
Thom Blaylock is a writer, editor, consultant, podcaster, but mostly a professor at NYU. He directs the Master of Science in Public Policy degree program at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service and serves on the university's Senate Steering Committee. He teaches communications skills, courses on AI, and public policy, serves as the curator for the communications concentration at Wagner, and is the founder and director of Wagner's Writing and Communications Center. He's also building a house in the woods by hand with his wife and two kids.