October 2019 Luncheon

Ursula Renold
Head of Comparative Education Research Division | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

How do we create the conditions for career success? Come learn from one of the top global experts in the nexus between education, employment, and vocational training systems. Recognized as one of the most highly ranked education systems in the world, Switzerland has become a model for career readiness. Ursula Renold is the Head of Research Division at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the former director of the Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology. In Renold’s current role, she is responsible for developing the Swiss educational systems and is currently heading a research center for comparative education systems. Renold’s pioneering approach is setting the example for vocational and professional education and training systems.