Strategic Collaboration

Changing the landscape of senior living and services leadership at universities across the country

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Senior Living and Higher Education

Shaping the Future of Senior Living Leadership

Vision Centre is a national nonprofit addressing the leadership crisis in aging services by building strong, diverse talent pipelines. Through collaboration with universities, providers, and partners, we’re developing the next generation of leaders in senior living.

By 2040, over 80 million Americans will be 65 or older. We need leaders prepared to meet this moment—and the future.

Let's enhance senior living administration together.

Field Experience Portal

Whether you’re a compassionate professional seeking a rewarding role or an organization looking to hire dedicated team members, this platform connects talent with purpose. Explore job openings, connect with mission-driven employers, receive valuable field experience, and take the next step toward enhancing the lives of older adults through quality care, support, and leadership in aging services.

AITs Placed

Universities Engaged

Provider & Partner Relationships

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Graduates Staying in their Field

Regional Forums

Join peers from aging services and academia to build actionable collaborations and advance new leadership in senior living

Senior Living Leadership Programs

Discover our colleges, universities, and internships available across the broad spectrum of senior housing and services. Our interactive map displays the programs available to enrich the education and experience of our future leadership in senior care.

Picturing the future we want to see.

Explore the sights and sounds of our past events for a clearer view of the strength of our vision. Connect with us today to find out how you can get involved.

VISION 2025 Initiative

University & Senior Housing Care Symposium

A Smarter Framework

Vision Centre is proud to provide a strong library of resources, experts, and opportunities available to students, educators, and providers.

Field Experience Guide

Our “Best Practices” Guide & Toolkit to help providers and universities expand leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council brings together distinguished members who bring their relevant experience in aging services and leadership education to advance the work of Vision Centre.

Upcoming Events

Learn about our upcoming in-person regional forums and virtual webinars we have coming up! Join us to network with professionals and expand your knowledge.

Our News

Learn about what’s new at Vision Centre

Why Investors Should Care About Leadership

Why Investors Should Care About Leadership

When evaluating opportunities in senior living and aging services, investment decisions often focus on financial performance, market conditions, occupancy trends, and growth potential. While these factors are critical, one important driver of long-term organizational...

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“Through Vision Centre, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the impact we can make in senior living and aging services. The connections I’ve made with both students and professionals have given me valuable insight into what leadership in this field can look like. These experiences have inspired me to pursue my career with more confidence, purpose, and excitement for the future.”

Olivia Fladhammer

Health Care Administration Student ‘26

“Engagement with Vision Centre energized our efforts to reimagine our academic programming in the area of aging services and senior living. NIU has experienced challenges engaging student interest in its aging programs. Our strategic work with Vision Centre helped us make strategic decisions related to curriculum, our marketing to students, and establishing relationships with industry leaders.”

Dr. Thomas Oavkov

Chair and Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University