Lorie Logan-Bennett

Lorie Logan-Bennett has worked in higher education for over twenty-five years and is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Career Services at Towson University. Throughout her career, Lorie has been committed to preparing career-ready college students and connecting America’s future workforce to employers and opportunities. Lorie has held roles at The Ohio State University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and served as President of the Maryland Career Development Association and the Maryland Career Consortium. She has presented at national conferences and is currently an adjunct faculty member, an advocate for high impact practices, and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Lorie received her M.A. from The Ohio State University and her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.

„Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Workforce-Aligned Learning“

This workshop will equip attendees with five high-impact strategies to align academic learning with workforce expectations. Participants will explore both why and how to integrate durable and career-ready skills—such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving—into career preparation. Also highlighted will be the value of technical skill development, industry-recognized certifications, and non-traditional experiential learning opportunities like volunteering and workplace simulations. Participants will also learn the value-add of building professional portfolios that showcase competencies developed in and beyond the classroom. By bridging the gap between education and employment, this session offers a variety of strategies to prepare a labor force for meaningful, future-focused careers.