Matt Small - Revolutionizing Employability: Simplicity's Mission

Matt Small joins us to discuss technology’s role in preparing students for the workforce. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Small is deeply committed to partnering with the global higher education community to redefine student and institutional success by leveraging Symplicity’s smart, innovative technology. Since becoming President & CEO of Symplicity, he has expanded the company globally with products and acquisitions in Latin America, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Small shares how he sees technology changing the way educational institutions prepare students for the workforce.  Highlights from our conversation include: 1.Students are placing more and more emphasis on employability, and they want to know how universities will prepare them for the workforce and want opportunities to gain work experience through internships and experiential learning.  2. Symplicity helps bridge the gap between students, employers, and post-secondary institutions. The platform has quality jobs that are easy for students to find and apply to, leading to better employment outcomes for students.  Host: Maggie John