With a front-row seat to system-level conversations across higher education and workforce development, this session offers a candid look at what system leaders are prioritizing right now—and why. Drawing from engagements over the past year, Ashley and Craig will share emerging patterns across enrollment strategy, workforce alignment, data sharing, and cross-sector collaboration. The discussion will highlight where systems are experimenting, where momentum is building, and where friction remains between education and workforce ecosystems. This session is designed to ground strategy conversations in real-world activity and help system leaders benchmark their own efforts against broader market trends.