Allen Shaheen
New Market Thoughts
Jun 13, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 6/13
From adopting holistic, ethical data practices in schools to addressing the persistent barriers to advanced degrees and college completion, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight the critical role of technology, policy, and collaboration in shaping a more equitable future.
Jun 6, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 6/6
From enhancing career pathways through innovative edtech initiatives to advancing impact investing for a sustainable future, the efforts of edtech and workforce dev are shaping a more inclusive and resilient economy. Addressing pressing issues such as mental health in higher education and adapting to a competitive job market, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight the critical role of collaboration, technology, and strategic investment in preparing the next generation for success.
May 30, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/30
Discover the latest trends in edtech funding, AI integration, micro-credentials, and workforce readiness. Learn how industry leaders and educators are shaping the future of personalized and skills-based learning in a changing educational landscape.
Allen Shaheen is Executive Vice-President, Data Services at Cognizant. He has been with Cognizant since early 2004 and has been part of the executive team that has grown the company from $350m in revenues in 2004 to over $18B in 2021. Allen is also a founding board member (stepping down in 2020) of the Cognizant U.S. Foundation, a non-profit organization established to fund STEM education and skills programs, public-private partnerships and other initiatives designed for high school graduates, community college and college students, military veterans and others in the workforce seeking specialized technical skills for digital technology jobs.
Previously, Allen was the global leader of Cognizant’s mergers and acquisitions and was Global Markets Leader of the company’s Enterprise Applications Solutions, Digital Engineering, and Quality Assurance groups.
