Join WestEd for a timely discussion on strengthening pathways to economic mobility through education and industry partnerships. 

In these 30-minute webinars, experts from the Center for Economic Mobility at WestEd will explore how education and workforce systems can better align learning opportunities with labor market needs, address college affordability, and create more responsive pathways that support learners at every stage of their journey. Gain practical insights for improving educational return on investment; fostering stronger industry partnerships; and designing learner-centered systems that promote persistence, completion, and long-term economic success. 

This webinar is part of the WestEd Leading Together Webinar Series, a collection of concise, research-based learning opportunities designed to help education, workforce, and community leaders address today’s most pressing challenges and create lasting impact. 

All webinars held 12–12:30 p.m. PT / 3–3:30 p.m. ET

Together, we will explore more ways to support your thriving communities! 

Upcoming Webinars

October 21, 2026

Strategies for Improving the ROI of Higher Education

In this 30-minute webinar, understand how flexible and linear majors create value, and learn strategies for addressing college affordability that go beyond standard accountability metrics.

• Kathy Booth, Senior Director for Economic Mobility and Educational Data Systems and Codirector of the Center for Economic Mobility at WestEd 
• Rachel Antrobus, Director of Intersegmental Projects at the Center for Economic Mobility at WestEd 

November 10, 2026

Making Education Matter to Industry

Join WestEd experts for this 30-minute webinar, which will focus on foundational concepts and strategies for creating high-value, high-leverage industry partnerships at scale.

• Randy Tillery, Senior Director of Workforce and Postsecondary Initiatives at WestEd 
• John Brauer, Director of Workforce Development in the Center for Economic Mobility at WestEd 

November 18, 2026

Adult Learners Are Ready. Are Our Systems?

In this 30-minute webinar, WestEd adult education experts will examine how educators and system leaders can move beyond access to support adult learners’ persistence, completion, transition, and economic mobility.

• Dr. Meghan McBride, Director of Adult Education Projects 
• Debi Pezzuto, Senior Program Associate, Adult Education, Workforce, and Postsecondary Education