Building an Illinois workforce for the 21st century and addressing our state’s most pressing challenges requires us to think critically about what knowledge and experiences need to be afforded to our students. What are the skills that students will need to hone to successfully enter and remain in the future workforce? How do we build opportunity rich pipelines from K-12 to Post-Secondary Education and WorkForce Development in Chicago and beyond? What are the experiences, internships, and work-based learning opportunities that need to be created to foster successful transition to a new, digital workforce? Panelists will identify the skills, experiences, and collaborations necessary for Illinois to continue to grow a skilled and innovative modern workforce.