Upcoming Special Events
The Council on Postsecondary Education hosts several events throughout the year to bring together educational, policy, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and explore best practices in higher education and the development to tomorrow's workforce.
For listings of other events, such as meetings and professional development, please consult the left sidebar.
Career Services Convening
July 24, 2025 | KCTCS System Office, Versailles
Second annual convening for Kentucky's postsecondary career services staff to continue ongoing conversations on how to best align career services efforts with Kentucky's evolving workforce demands
Heroes 2 Healers Convening
July 28, 2025 | The Campbell House, Lexington
This pivotal event is designed to honor military veterans and how their expertise can strengthen Kentucky's healthcare workforce. Topics will include: (1) Strategies for transitioning military medical personnel into civilian healthcare roles; (2) Potential of programs, such as DOD SkillBridge, to place veterans in critical workforce area; (3) Discussions around legislative initiatives designed to bridge employment gaps and meet Kentucky’s growing healthcare demands.
2025 Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory
December 9, 2025 | The Campbell House, Lexington
This 3rd annual event is dedicated to addressing healthcare workforce shortages by fostering collaboration between industry leaders, educational institutions, and policymakers. Registration to open summer 2025.
Last Updated: 4/21/2025