Guild Education Sponsored Events: Empowering the Workforce Through Learning and Opportunity

Guild Education stands at the forefront of workforce development, connecting employers, learning providers, and employees to unlock potential and drive business success. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, Guild Education facilitates access to education and upskilling opportunities, fostering a more resilient and adaptable workforce. A key element of Guild's approach is the organization of events that bring together key stakeholders to share insights, explore trends, and build connections.

Opportunity Summit: A Flagship Event

The Opportunity Summit is Guild's flagship annual gathering, an invite-only event designed for leaders in HR, learning and development, talent strategy, and higher education. It's a valuable experience for Guild’s employer partners (both existing and prospective), learning partners, policymakers, and workforce ecosystem innovators. Through a mix of inspiration and action, attendees gain insights into workforce education trends, talent development strategies, and inclusive pathways to career mobility. Participants hear from thought leaders, engage in solution-driven sessions with peers, and leave with tangible ideas and connections to advance their organization’s opportunity strategy.

The next Opportunity Summit will be held October 13-15, 2026, in Denver, CO. Registration information will be available in the spring on Guild.com and distributed to those on the invitation list. A registration pass includes access to all main sessions, breakout discussions, meals, and networking receptions. There is no virtual option during the event dates, but a limited number of recordings will be available after the event.

Past summits have featured:

Keynotes on AI and workforce transformation.
Panel discussions on the future of work and the importance of frontline employees.
Fireside chats with thought leaders on equal access to education.

These events provide a platform for sharing perspectives and making the case for people investments.

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Highlights from Previous Opportunity Summits

Previous Opportunity Summits have provided valuable insights and networking opportunities for attendees. Highlights include:

Guild Opportunity Summit 2024: Key takeaways and learnings from the summit.
AI & Workforce Transformation with Joseph Fuller: A keynote address exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work.
Life After the Podium: Guild and Team USA: Showcasing the partnership between Guild and Team USA, supporting athletes' educational and career goals.
Unlocking Human Potential: Featuring employer partners and their success stories in developing their workforce.
Opportunity Summit 2023: Key moments and discussions from the summit.
How the Frontline is Our Way Forward: A panel discussion on the importance of investing in frontline employees.
AI’s Impact on the Future of Work: Exploring the transformative effects of AI on the job market.
Tara Westover: The Critical Need and Impact of Equal Access to Education and Mobility Opportunities: A fireside chat emphasizing the importance of equitable access to education.

Learning Leadership: Guiding the Future of Organizational Learning

Learning Leadership is specifically created for those who lead organizational learning, training, and talent development teams. If you manage learning professionals, this event is for you.

DevLearn Conference & Expo: Exploring Learning Technologies

The DevLearn Conference & Expo focuses on learning technologies during a week that energizes the community to explore, discover, and share best practices on industry topics. Forward thinkers and innovators gather to share and learn about how emerging technologies and inventive thinking can drive innovation.

Other Guild Education Events and Initiatives

Beyond the Opportunity Summit, Guild Education engages in various events and initiatives to promote workforce development and educational opportunities. These include:

Virtual Events: Guild hosts virtual events focused on topics such as creating a new talent playbook and understanding the unique needs of student parents.
Webinars and Workshops: Guild offers webinars and workshops on topics such as designing valuable credentials, highlighting the value of L&D, and leveraging game elements for engagement.
Partnerships with Universities: Guild partners with universities like LSU to provide working adult learners with access to a wide spectrum of programs.

Guild's Impact: Transforming Talent Development

Guild Education's talent development solutions are built for persistence, progress, and performance. The company offers a range of programs and services, including:

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Guild Grow: A marketplace of quality programs, from short-form certificates to 4-year degree programs.
Guild Academy: Customizable learning experiences designed to help teams adopt new ways of working.
Guild Navigator: Building local, cohort-based learning programs to fill licensed and certified roles.

Guild's programs have a significant impact on both employees and employers. Employees in Guild programs are more likely to move into new roles, and employers see a return on investment. Guild redirects spend as priorities evolve and provides budget levers so you’re in control.

Guild Education and Chipotle: A Case Study in Strategic Partnerships

Chipotle Mexican Grill partnered with Guild Education to provide employees with opportunities to earn college credits and pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Through this program, Chipotle employees can pursue degrees, take college courses, earn a GED, or study English as a second language. Employees have access to tuition reimbursement and federal grants.

Guild Education offers a variety of online classes, programs, and degrees from top-ranked universities. The programs help Chipotle employees gain credit for their past college coursework and on-the-job training.

The Talent Resilience Index: Measuring Workforce Adaptability

The Talent Resilience Index, from Guild in partnership with Lightcast, gives leaders a data-driven way to measure and strengthen workforce resilience. The strongest signal of resilience is workforce mobility: the ability of people to adapt, move, and grow into new roles and skills.

The Importance of Education as a Strategic Benefit

Guild Education works with organizations to offer Education as a Strategic Benefit to their employees, aligning business goals with affordable education programs. Education as a Strategic Benefit is designed to support employees' goals and aspirations for higher education advancement and degree completion, while improving organizations' corporate recruitment and retention efforts.

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Keynote Speakers and Panelists

Guild Education events feature a diverse range of speakers and panelists who are experts in their fields. These individuals share their insights and experiences on topics related to workforce development, education, and talent strategy. Notable speakers and panelists include:

Lisa McIntyre-Hite: Senior Principal of Learning Solutions at Guild Education.
Waukecha Wilkerson: Director of Coaching, Cell-Ed and Student Parent Advocate.
Martha Kanter: Chief Executive Officer, College Promise.
Cathe Dykstra: Chief Executive Officer, Family Scholar House.
Dr. Michael Turner: Director of Student Relations and Ombudsperson, Morehouse College.

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