Candice Carpenter Olson, Co-Founder of The Fullbridge Program, a leading early career accelerator, will speak on "Educating the Next Generation Workforce"
CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 11, 2014 / Candice Carpenter Olson, the founder and CEO of Fullbridge, a leading career accelerator utilized by thousands of students and recent college graduates worldwide, will discuss the challenges of preparing undergraduates entering the workforce at National Education Week's "Thought Leader Summit" on November 12, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Organized by the National Education Initiative, the summit is a gathering of leaders in the fields of education, business, and government whose contributions over the years have defined and influenced current trends in public and private education, from early childhood to post-collegiate degree studies. Alongside Olson, scheduled speakers and panelists include Senator Corey Booker, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Deputy Director Jason Palmer, and Carlyle Group co-founder and CEO David Rubenstein, among other leaders in the world of business and education.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak at the Thought Leader Summit during National Education Week," said Olson. "Fullbridge is pleased to work with the National Education Initiative to help students attain the skills and professional behaviors necessary to enter the workforce."
"We're thrilled to have Candice Carpenter Olson as a part of the summit this fall," said National Education Initiative Chairman Devin Schain. "As a CEO and pioneer in the field of workforce education, Candice is an indispensable voice on addressing the global job skills gap for an ever-changing workforce."
Fullbridge has established itself as a leader in working with schools, corporations and ministries of education to produce transformational and scalable outcomes helping students around the world define a career path. Since its founding in July, 2010, the company has established programs around the US and in Shanghai and Riyadh. The company provides students with the real-world experience they need to land a dream job, and helps fast track new hires in the corporate arena by focusing on key competencies that will deepen their business acumen and accelerate their professional development. Over 90% of Fullbridge graduates are employed in career roles after graduating.
Under Olson's guidance, Fullbridge has produced results that have caught the attention of professionals in corporate and education. Additionally, the company recently began offering vertical business-to-business programs for law, consulting, and financial firms, as well as to service organizations, universities and various corporations worldwide.
Before the Fullbridge Program, Candice Carpenter Olson was the founder and CEO of iVillage, while her husband Peter Olson, co-founder of Fullbridge, was the Chairman and CEO of Random House. They are both Harvard Business School graduates who recognize the changing demands of today's workforce.
About The Fullbridge Program
The Fullbridge Program is a leading early career accelerator worldwide. Working with schools, corporations, government, and international ministries, Fullbridge has prepared thousands of students for the workplace.Using a blended approach of online courses and live coaching, Fullbridge provides students with the real-world experience they need to accelerate their professional development. Over 90% of Fullbridge graduates are employed in satisfying career roles.
Fullbridge has offices in New York, Cambridge, and San Francisco, and has established programs nationally as well as globally in Shanghai and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.fullbridge.com.
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