Join °®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Dean P.K. Agarwal in an intimate conversation about our evolving roles in the workplace.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30 ¨C 6:30 p.m. | A free, online community event
Most professionals are told a simple formula: work hard, deliver results, and your career will naturally advance. Yet many find that after years of strong performance, progress slows¡ªresponsibilities grow without recognition, and promotions go elsewhere.
The issue is rarely capability, but a misunderstanding of how advancement really works. Each career stage has different expectations: the skills that earn a first role aren¡¯t the same ones that move someone into management or leadership. As organizations grow more complex¡ªand AI makes execution easier to replicate¡ªdoing your job well is no longer enough. Advancement depends on how your work connects to the broader mission, how it¡¯s perceived, and whether you¡¯re already operating at the next level.
This session offers an inside look at why capable people plateau¡ªand why others accelerate.
Bring your thoughts and experiences. This is a discussion-based workshop¡ªplease come ready to engage.
March 12, 5:30 p.m | Online
Want to turn your creativity into a career? This session explores how to succeed as a digital content creator ¡ª whether on YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, or blogs. Learn how to identify your niche, build an audience, monetize your content, and stay consistent without burning out. We¡¯ll also cover tools, trends, and tips from creators who¡¯ve made it work.
March 26, 5:30 p.m. | Online
Explore how professional certificates, bootcamps, and extension programs can open new doors. We¡¯ll discuss how adult learners and working professionals can use flexible education models to unlock career growth, even in uncertain times.
TBA | Online
As AI reshapes jobs and automates almost everything we do, the skills that matter most for professionals are increasingly human ones. AI can mimic much of what we do. What can¡¯t it do that we can do better? What soft skills really matter in the new workforce?
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