As industries evolve and AI reshapes the workforce, universities face a new challenge: preparing learners not just for their first job—but for a lifetime of reinvention.

In Episode 3 of Uncharted State, Susan Seal, Sean Owen, and Maddie Ludt explore how higher education and industry can collaborate to define what success truly means in today’s dynamic world.

In This Episode:

• Why 65% of jobs still require a college degree—and why that’s only part of the story
• How universities can become lifelong learning partners, not just degree-granting institutions
• The rise of “returnships” and retooling opportunities for mid-career professionals
• Why soft skills, creativity, and adaptability still matter more than ever
• How AI integration in curriculum can empower—not replace—the human thinker
• Building “sandbox” spaces where students, faculty, and industry explore innovation together

Education is no longer a finish line—it’s a lifelong partnership. Success today means agility, curiosity, and collaboration between learners, universities, and the industries they’ll transform.