Event announcement • Pittsburgh, PA • November 3–5, 2025

There’s a readiness gap between what students are learning and what the workforce actually needs, and spoiler: it isn’t “more code.” It’s human skills. Communication. Collaboration. Adaptability. Judgment. The things that make tech useful, teams effective, and work meaningful.

That’s why PathQuester is heading to The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2025, hosted by Penn State in Pittsburgh, November 3–5. The theme this year—“Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI and Automation”—couldn’t be more aligned with our mission.


Why this matters now

AI is accelerating the “what” of work. Soft skills define the “how.” If we want graduates and career-switchers to thrive, we need learning experiences that build transferable, human-centered capabilities and connect them directly to employer needs.

At PathQuester, we’re focused on co-creating that bridge with educators and employers, so learners have secure pipelines from education to careers.


Come meet us (and hear our founder!)

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at TGIF 2025's Idea Expo.


I’ll dig into pragmatic ways institutions and employers can align learning to real roles without turning classrooms into factories or treating soft skills like “nice to haves.”

If you’ll be in Pittsburgh:

  • Join the conversation. Every TGIF session is collaborative and hands-on.
  • Meet with PathQuester. Let’s explore partnerships, pilots, or research.

What we’re bringing to the table

  • Human-skills, first. We center communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and professional judgment in authentic, work-like challenges.
  • Educator + employer co-design. Programs built with industry, not just for it.
  • Evidence learners can show. Clear artifacts and reflections that travel from classroom to hiring manager.


Quick details

  • Event: The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2025
  • Theme: Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI & Automation
  • Dates: November 3–5, 2025
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Host: Penn State
  • Info & Registration: theglobalimpactforum.org


Join us in shaping the future of work

Ready to co-create solutions that actually close the readiness gap?

➡️ Register for TGIF 2025: theglobalimpactforum.org
➡️ Meet with PathQuester at TGIF: contact@pathquester.com

Reviewed by the PathQuester learning design team. Updated . Career data on PathQuester comes from O*NET and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.