FutureForward | Full Series

Middlebury Alumni Share Their Future Outlook

The Future Forward series features conversations with Middlebury alumni working at the forefront of today’s most dynamic industries. From technology and healthcare to entertainment, climate innovation, finance, education, and social impact, each video offers an inside look at how alumni are shaping their fields, and what students should know as they prepare for their own careers.

Across the series, alumni share:
• What their industry looks like today
• The trends and innovations shaping its future
• How work is changing in real time across sectors
• Practical advice for students exploring career paths
• Action steps to help students gain experience and break into the field

These conversations are designed to help students connect their interests to real-world pathways and better understand how careers evolve over time.

Whether you’re exploring options, narrowing your focus, or preparing to launch your first internship or job search, Future Forward offers honest, experience-based insight from Middlebury graduates working in leadership roles around the world.

Explore industries. Discover possibilities. Build your future.

*This series was recorded during the pandemic

Understanding Today’s Tech Industry: Trends and Insights from Joyce Maroney ’78

What does the technology industry look like today, and where is it headed next?

In this conversation, Middlebury alumna Joyce Maroney ’78 shares her perspective on the current state of the technology industry and the trends shaping the future of work. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with IBM, several startups, and as founder and executive director of The Workforce Institute at Kronos, Maroney offers valuable insights for students and anyone interested in technology careers.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• How the technology industry is structured today
• Key trends and forces influencing the future of work
• How technological change is affecting organizations and employees
• Emerging opportunities and challenges across the industry
• Why adaptability and lifelong learning are essential for career success

Maroney graduated from Middlebury College in 1978 with a degree in Biology and later earned an MBA in Finance from Boston University. Her unique career journey demonstrates that there is no single path into the technology field.

Whether you’re exploring careers in technology, business, data, product management, or innovation, this discussion provides helpful context for understanding one of the world’s fastest-changing industries.

About the speaker:

Joyce Maroney ’78 retired from the technology industry in 2020 after a distinguished career with IBM, several startups, and The Workforce Institute at Kronos. Her work has focused on workforce trends, organizational change, and the future of work.

Explore more career resources from the Middlebury College Career Center and discover ways to connect your interests with future opportunities.

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