Jacket Summit
Shaping the Future of Workforce Readiness
Join us at Defiance College for an interactive dialogue between industry leaders and educators. The Jacket Summit is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and your specific workforce needs.
The Jacket Summit is a key pillar of Defiance College’s signature career-readiness program, Jacket Journey—a nationally distinctive, four-year experience where students earn credit by mastering the “language of employability” and the skills most valued by today’s workforce. Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Serrick Campus Center for a collaborative day of discussion, insight, and connection, featuring keynote speaker Tom Bush, CEO of Actual Reality Technologies. Convenient on-campus parking is available.
Details at a glace:
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Location: Serrick Campus Center, Defiance College
- Parking: Proximate parking lots are available; please follow on-campus signage.
- Keynote Speaker: Mr. Tom Bush, CEO of Actual Reality Technologies.
Schedule:
- 8:30 AM – Check-In & Networking (light breakfast provided)
- 9:00 AM – Jacket Summit Program (college updates, local insights, collaborative discussion)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
- 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
- 1:00 PM – Summit Conclusion & Optional AI Training Begins
Why Partner with Defiance College
Proven Results: Our graduates boast a 96% placement rate (five-year average).
Expanded Programs: We now offer civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering in partnership with UND.
Strategic Growth: A new 20-year Strategic and Integrated Plan is set for approval this May.
Affordability: Through the 1850 Promise, we provide debt-free education to qualifying commuter students in 11 counties.
New for 2026! Following the Summit, stay for an intensive, hands-on AI Training Option led by our keynote speaker, Tom Bush.
Quick details:
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- $100 per participant
- Location: Serrick Campus Center
- Open to attendees and their teams
- Registration: If you or your employees wish to attend this session, please register at http://dceventpay.defiance.edu/ and select AI Training Registration.
Please direct any questions to Kaitlyn Gray & RSVP by June 5, 2026