Join Us for Data Friends 3.0!

Sign up here: Data Friends of Dallas College 3.0 Registration Form

How can data, research, and artificial intelligence help shape the future of education, workforce preparation, and economic mobility in North Texas? Dallas College invites you to explore this timely question at Data Friends 3.0: Building the College of the Future, Driving Workforce Impact on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bill J. Priest Campus, Room 1530. 

This no-cost convening will bring together higher education leaders, workforce organizations, researchers, and community partners for a full day of learning, connection, and action-focused dialogue. Building on the momentum of previous Data Friends gatherings, Data Friends 3.0 will spotlight how cross-sector collaboration and data-informed strategies can strengthen student success and workforce outcomes across the region. 

At Data Friends 3.0, you will: 

• Hear from featured keynote presenter Jamie Fogel from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights on how research and artificial intelligence can help move organizations from insight to action. Jamie serves as Data Scientist for Dr. Raj Chetty’s research team. 

• Discuss aligning workforce training programs with industry partners from Dallas College keynote, Dr. Brad Williams, Vice Chancellor for Operations, Advancement and Innovation, and of President El Centro campus. 

• Participate in interactive breakout discussions on high-interest topics including dual credit pathways, adult learner engagement, graduate workforce outcomes, transfer success, labor market intelligence, and workforce credentialing. 

• Connect with education, workforce, and community partners who are using data to improve opportunities for students and North Texas communities. 

• Engage in forward-looking conversations about workforce preparation, institutional strategy, innovation, and the future of higher education. 

Sign Up Here

Reserve your seat today. Seating is limited. Please complete your registration by Friday, September 11, 2026, to secure your spot.  

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