Dean Conversations

Pathways to professional success

You are invited to a new series with the dean 

Join UCSC Silicon Valley Dean P.K. Agarwal in an intimate conversation about our evolving roles in the workplace.

• Explore timely, high-impact themes such as artificial intelligence, the future of work, job market trends, and emerging career strategies.
• Gain personalized career insights.
• Enjoy career-focused conversations.

• From upskilling to career shifting: Education that moves you forward

  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.

• Hard truths about soft skills

  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?

• Success as a digital content creator: From passion to profession

  TBA | Online

  Want to turn your creativity into a career? This session explores how to succeed as a digital content creator — 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.

Explore our past events

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