Among external forces impinging on postsecondary institutions are a tumultuous labor market, highlighted by The Great Resignation, and the constant acceleration of technological advances that create new jobs and fields, putting pressure on institutions to constantly evolve credential and even degree offerings. Continuing and professional education units have long understood these issues, responding by being nimble, revenue-focused and workforce-aligned. The characteristics of our current environment and postsecondary ecosystem point to the need for Continuing Education and professional education units to scale and adapt their offerings, in the process maturing, making more efficient and perhaps even growing their units to meet the unprecedented demands we now face.
