CUP's 7th Annual Pipeline to Power Summit - Hosted by White & Case LLP

Explore how emerging industry trends, disruptions, and advancements in technology, such as AI and automation, are reshaping the workplace and impacting mid-level professionals. Discuss the skills needed to thrive. Highlight strategies for identifying new career opportunities, staying informed about labor market trends, and embracing continuous learning to upskill, reskill, and remain competitive.

Explore the career impact of five generations in the workforce, and how mid-level professionals are key to bridging generational gaps, adapting to diverse expectations, and fostering collaboration. Highlight how Millennials and Gen Z increasingly prioritize mindfulness, responsible business practices, and workplace fulfillment in employment decisions, and how understanding these values can enhance teamwork and career growth in an evolving professional landscape.

Explore how to navigate the balance between personal passions and workplace expectations, focusing on strategies for integrating activism and advocacy into professional roles while respecting organizational culture and boundaries. Discuss how individuals can find fulfillment by aligning their values with their work and creating space for meaningful contributions, even in roles that may not directly reflect their passions.

Explore how economic instability is reshaping career paths, with reduced opportunities for new roles via market recruitment, but opening opportunities for stretch projects, portfolio growth and internal promotions. Highlight the value of building diverse skills and pursuing personal projects to enhance resilience and adaptability in the evolving gig economy. Include reference to how board service, and other volunteering roles, provide ways to build a skill set based on giving back.

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