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Recorded live at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego, this episode of The Disagreement Podcast tackles the pressing question: Is college still worth it? Host Alex Grodd moderates a dynamic debate between higher education experts Dr. Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, and Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author of Apprentice Nation. Together, they unpack whether the traditional college model delivers economic and societal value in today's economy, or if shorter, skills-based alternatives like apprenticeships offer a better path. The discussion dives into ROI, workforce readiness, and the need for institutional reform, with Burns defending college's broader societal benefits and Craig advocating for "earn and learn" pathways to address employability gaps.With sharp insights, personal anecdotes, and a candid exchange of ideas, this episode challenges assumptions about higher education's role in a rapidly changing world. From the alarming statistic that only a quarter of college matriculants achieve their desired job outcomes to the call for integrating work-based learning into curricula, Burns and Craig offer compelling perspectives. A lively “steel man” exercise caps the debate, showcasing their ability to articulate each other's arguments. This episode is a must-listen for parents, students, and educators grappling with the future of post-secondary education.Key Takeaways:College's economic ROI is under scrutiny, with nearly half of students not completing degrees and over half of graduates underemployed.Societal benefits of college, like critical thinking and civic engagement, remain vital but must be balanced with better employment outcomes.Apprenticeships and work-based learning offer viable alternatives, though they may limit long-term career flexibility.Higher education needs reform to align curricula with workforce demands, especially in the AI-driven economy.The debate highlights the need for diverse, adaptable educational pathways rather than a one-size-fits-all model.“College is not a monolith, and it is a very individual choice, and we have to do a far better job actually helping people be successful with it.” – Dr. Bridget BurnsLearn more about the UIA by visiting:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterYouTubeFacebookThis week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.

Today's disagreement is about college and its worth-it-ness. Does the traditional college model still make sense in today's economy? Should we embrace shorter-term skills-based alternatives? And how can institutions balance access, affordability, and workforce readiness in a rapidly changing world?Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and co-founder of Apprenticeships for America. Ryan is also the author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America.Dr. Bridget Burns is founding CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, a ‘multi-campus laboratory' for student success in higher education. Previously, Dr. Burns served as an American Council on Education Fellow at Arizona State University and a Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff for the Oregon University System.Episode Notes02:00 - Bridget's Perspective04:15 - Ryan's Counterpoint06:12 - Defining 'Worth It': Beyond Economic ROI09:59 - The Role of Higher Education in Society15:19 - The Need for Accountability and Reform17:14 - The Apprenticeship Dilemma21:04 - College or Chipotle21:32 - The European Model vs. The American System22:59 - The Need for Adaptability and Social Skills25:05 - The Cost and Value of College Education26:17 - The Future of College and Employment33:28 - Steel ManThis episode was recorded live in San Diego at the annual ASU+GSV Summit. You can watch the live stream of it on YouTube. Questions or comments about this episode? Email us at podcast@thedisagreement.com or find us on X and Instagram @thedisagreementhq. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thedisagreement.substack.com/

Is earning a college degree the only path to a rewarding career? How can we build more pathways into the world of work? Are more diverse apprenticeship models the answer? To help answer these questions, we have Ryan Craig joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast. Ryan is a managing director at Achieve Partners–an education-focused private equity firm based in NYC. Ryan is also the author of Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America; A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College; and College Disrupted.  Tune into episode 176 to hear Ryan's story, his career "rocket-booster" moment, and his perspectives on the value of a college degree, apprenticeship models, and alternative pathways into rewarding careers. Learn more about Ryan Craig at: https://www.achievepartners.com/index.html  Learn more about Andrew Temte at: www.andrewtemte.com 

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On BDO's latest Private Equity PErspectives podcast episode, Corinne Spears, principal at Achieve Partners, and Rohanjit Chaundry, executive director at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, joined host Todd Kinney to discuss:How they are managing the high cost of capitalThe current deal landscape and what they expect to see the rest of the year Their approach to the talent challenges that emerging technology has introduced

Join host Jason Altmire as he delves into the transformative potential of apprenticeships in bridging the skills gap and reshaping the workforce landscape. In this episode, Altmire speaks with Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author of "Apprentice Nation." Craig, a leading expert on apprenticeships, highlights the need for alternative pathways to economic opportunity.Craig delves into why the United States lags behind other countries in apprenticeship adoption and outlines a roadmap for scaling apprenticeships across diverse sectors. He emphasizes the importance of intermediaries in facilitating apprenticeship programs and the necessity of government support to incentivize employer participation. Moreover, Craig discusses Achieve Partners' innovative approach to workforce development through its Workforce Fund.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Our 354th episode features Ryan Craig, Author of the book Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America. In this conversation, we explore:+ His motivation to change the world through education.+ His latest book: Apprentice Nation.+ As Human Talent leaders we must generate an ecosystem that promotes Aprentiships.+ To improve the quality of life we ​​must reduce poverty.+ Structure salary models that promote high-impact technical careers. Abiertas las aplicaciones a la Academia Hackers del Talento LATAM, el programa de formación online en vivo para los futuros líderes de Talento Humano en la región. Conoce más acáAcá puedes conocer más sobre Hackers del Talento y Ricardo PinedaSuscríbete a nuestro newsletter Cartas al Talento donde reflexionamos sobre Talento Humano, el futuro del trabajo y la humanización

Ryan Craig, managing director at Achieve Partners, joins us to discuss the transformative power of apprenticeships in reshaping the American workforce. Through an engaging conversation, Ryan unveils the concept of his recent book, "Apprentice Nation," which advocates for a significant expansion of apprenticeship programs as a solution to the skills and experience gaps plaguing the current job market. Highlighting the historical context and the need for a paradigm shift in education and employment, Ryan presents apprenticeships as a viable and necessary alternative to traditional college education.Guest Name: Ryan Craig Managing Director at Achieve PartnersGuest Bio: Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners. Ryan's commentary on where the puck is going in education and workforce regularly appears in the biweekly Gap Letter, Forbes, and Inside Higher Education. He is the author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. Ryan's first book was College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), which profiles the coming shift toward competency-based education and hiring. Ryan is a co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, a national nonprofit dedicated to scaling apprenticeships across the U.S. economy. Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. He began his career at McKinsey & Co. Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

History Factory's CEO Jason Dressel interviews Ryan Craig, Managing Director of Achieve Partners and author of "Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America."

Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author whose latest book is titled ‘Apprentice Nation,' joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about the value and role of apprenticeships in the American economy, strongly arguing for a shift in the current mentality of 'college for all'. The discussion also navigates the reasons why America has not yet become an 'Apprentice nation' and emphasizes the need for higher public investment to boost such programs. Looking at employer perspectives, Ryan recognizes the importance of partnerships and intermediaries that facilitate the setting-up of apprenticeship programs, and he makes a strong case for integrating real work experiences into educational systems to enhance their future relevance and appeal. This episode shines a spotlight on the transformative role higher education institutions could assume by becoming full-service apprenticeship providers. For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research. Introduction and Welcome | 00:00Discussing Ryan's Background and Books | 00:24 Understanding the Difference Between Internships and Apprenticeships | 03:45 Challenges and Opportunities in Apprenticeships | 06:57 The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Apprenticeships | 14:03 The Future of Apprenticeships and Higher Education | 18:23 Summary and Closing | 22:14  RELEVANT LINKS:Ryan Craig's Profile on LinkedInProfile at Achieve PartnersRyan's Amazon Author PageApprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer AmericaCollege Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher EducationA New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to CollegeFYIP Episode: Jeff SelingoFYIP Episode: Brian RosenbergFYIP Episode: Paul Leblanc

Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and was formerly an MD at University Ventures. Ryan's commentary on where the puck is going in education and workforce regularly appears in the biweekly Gap Letter, Forbes, and Inside Higher Education. He is the author of the book Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America (2023). He is also author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. Ryan's first book was College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), which profiles the coming shift toward competency-based education and hiring. Ryan is a co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, a national nonprofit dedicated to scaling apprenticeships across the U.S. economy and is a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute.Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. Ryan also founded and built Wellspring, a national network of boarding schools and summer camps for overweight and obese children, adolescents, and young adults. He began his career at McKinsey & Co.Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School.Recommended Resources:Gap LetterApprenticeships for America

Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, joins us to discuss the importance of education, apprenticeships and policies. Ryan, fueled by his passion for apprenticeships and writing, has a bi-weekly newsletter called the Gap Letter and several books, his latest just released in November 2023, Apprentice Nation.

Ready to have your perspectives on job training and workforce planning transformed? We're talking apprenticeships, but not as you know them. Our eye-opening conversation with Ryan Craig—Managing Director at Achieve Partners—will redefine your understanding of apprenticeships as more than mere training programs—they're actual jobs, complete with built-in training and wage increments. We examine how colleges and universities struggle to keep pace with the evolving job market, a gap that apprenticeships are poised to fill. Plus, we explore the often-overlooked role of intermediaries like unions in the successful implementation of these programs.From organizations that facilitate apprenticeship services to success stories from other countries, this conversation is loaded with practical insights and innovative ideas. Join us for this fresh take on the future of the job market.Support the show

Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the Earn and Learn Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America and a Managing Director at Achieve Partners, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Ryan discuss America's recent abandonment of the "college for all" approach, why bipartisan agreement on the importance of apprenticeships hasn't translated into their widespread availability, which countries have apprenticeship models worth following, and why the "earn and learn" approach is an effective pathway to career success and the American dream. Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-fai

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I am joined by Ryan Craig, managing director of Achieve Partners, to discuss the role apprenticeship can and should play in developing a skilled workforce. A four-year college education has played a vital role in the economic growth and prosperity for many people in this country, but it has not been the silver bullet for everyone for a variety of reasons, with time and money being two of them. So, what is the alternative for employers desperate for talent and for job seekers who want to become part of that workforce of skilled and experienced talent? In his new book Apprentice Nation: How the Earn and Learn Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, Craig makes a very strong case that apprenticeship is one answer. But first, we talk about the role that college has played in career development. "Colleges do as good a job as they've ever done at equipping students with the cognitive skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills," says Craig. "It's not college's fault, but the economy has changed. Digital transformation has fundamentally changed the skills that employers are seeking in employees and specifically for entry-level employees." He argues that colleges are "closed off to the real economy in a number of ways that make it very challenging to address the shortcomings that we're seeing relative to equipping graduates with the skills that employers are seeking." How do we address those shortcoming? Craig says the learn-and-earn model is a powerful weapon, one that is often mistakenly looked at as just a pathway for people wanting to enter the skilled trades. "Apprenticeship is unlike any other training or educational program or pathway. It's a job first and foremost. When I first began working in this area, maybe a decade ago, I had the same bias, 'Oh, that's just for plumbers and electricians and roofers.' What's exciting about it is that it puts employment and the job first, which means that it's truly a level playing field." According to Craig, apprenticeships provide a level playing field for job seekers, as they do not require past employment on a resume or student loan debt. He uses the need for cybersecurity professionals as an example of where apprenticeships could be extremely valuable. The federal government estimates that there are more than 660,000 unfilled jobs in the U.S. alone and definitely not enough people with the experience to fill them. "How are we going to close that experience gap? It has to be through something like an apprenticeship program where you're coming in, you're learning, you're earning, you're gaining experience, and then that employer then will have the opportunity to bring you on after you've had the experience of that apprenticeship program." He sees it as a win-win for employer and employee. "You don't need to worry about whether the job seeker or the prospective student can afford to take on a student loan debt or is willing to take on risk relative to ultimate employment. Those problems are solved because it is a job. It's a full-time job that pays a living wage from the get-go." Craig also discusses the need for a stronger apprenticeship infrastructure in the United States and the role of intermediaries in setting up and running apprenticeship programs. He concludes by suggesting that colleges and universities will need to change as more students opt for apprenticeships, and that a robust apprenticeship system can lead to greater socioeconomic mobility and a stronger economy. "I think that this is all about building the apprenticeship infrastructure we need in order to provide options for millions of career launchers through apprenticeship so that those students will have a real choice. And colleges and universities that aren't addressing student needs will be forced to change because the students that they're expe...

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I am joined by Ryan Craig, managing director of Achieve Partners, to discuss the role apprenticeship can and should play in developing a skilled workforce. A four-year college education has played a vital role in the economic growth and prosperity for many people in this country, but it has not been the silver bullet for everyone for a variety of reasons, with time and money being two of them. So, what is the alternative for employers desperate for talent and for job seekers who want to become part of that workforce of skilled and experienced talent? In his new book Apprentice Nation: How the Earn and Learn Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, Craig makes a very strong case that apprenticeship is one answer. But first, we talk about the role that college has played in career development. "Colleges do as good a job as they've ever done at equipping students with the cognitive skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills," says Craig. "It's not college's fault, but the economy has changed. Digital transformation has fundamentally changed the skills that employers are seeking in employees and specifically for entry-level employees." He argues that colleges are "closed off to the real economy in a number of ways that make it very challenging to address the shortcomings that we're seeing relative to equipping graduates with the skills that employers are seeking." How do we address those shortcoming? Craig says the learn-and-earn model is a powerful weapon, one that is often mistakenly looked at as just a pathway for people wanting to enter the skilled trades. "Apprenticeship is unlike any other training or educational program or pathway. It's a job first and foremost. When I first began working in this area, maybe a decade ago, I had the same bias, 'Oh, that's just for plumbers and electricians and roofers.' What's exciting about it is that it puts employment and the job first, which means that it's truly a level playing field." According to Craig, apprenticeships provide a level playing field for job seekers, as they do not require past employment on a resume or student loan debt. He uses the need for cybersecurity professionals as an example of where apprenticeships could be extremely valuable. The federal government estimates that there are more than 660,000 unfilled jobs in the U.S. alone and definitely not enough people with the experience to fill them. "How are we going to close that experience gap? It has to be through something like an apprenticeship program where you're coming in, you're learning, you're earning, you're gaining experience, and then that employer then will have the opportunity to bring you on after you've had the experience of that apprenticeship program." He sees it as a win-win for employer and employee. "You don't need to worry about whether the job seeker or the prospective student can afford to take on a student loan debt or is willing to take on risk relative to ultimate employment. Those problems are solved because it is a job. It's a full-time job that pays a living wage from the get-go." Craig also discusses the need for a stronger apprenticeship infrastructure in the United States and the role of intermediaries in setting up and running apprenticeship programs. He concludes by suggesting that colleges and universities will need to change as more students opt for apprenticeships, and that a robust apprenticeship system can lead to greater socioeconomic mobility and a stronger economy. "I think that this is all about building the apprenticeship infrastructure we need in order to provide options for millions of career launchers through apprenticeship so that those students will have a real choice. And colleges and universities that aren't addressing student needs will be forced to change because the students that they're expe...

Shiv Narayanan interviews Daniel Pianko, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and host of the Better Money Better World podcast. Daniel and Shiv discuss how Achieve Partners is using talent development to maximize portfolio company growth, unlock revenue potential, and make positive change for employees and their communities. Learn how Achieve Partners' alternative approach is helping set them apart from other firms and connect them with passionate investors and founders. Resources Learn more about Achieve Partners Connect with Daniel Pianko - LinkedIn Listen to Better Money Better World podcast ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 04:08 Achieve Partners' overall approach and investment thesis 05:38 Their unique strategy for organic growth 08:09 Why this approach makes sense to prioritize from a value-creation perspective 11:28 Achieve Partners' approach to selecting the right companies to invest in 13:09 How it increases portfolio companies' gross margins 17:45 The impact on their TAM 22:58 How they pitch LPs on their approach 26:47 How Achieve Partners are making sure they stand out in the war for capital 30:43 The success metrics they use to track their positive impact The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.

These days, fewer students are enrolling in colleges and the ones who enroll are graduating at lower rates. And with the cost of college on the rise, many people are asking if it's worth it. In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines' Everyday Wealth™, Jean is joined by wealth planner Andy Smith to talk about college savings options, such as 529 plans, and alternatives to a traditional college education. Later, Jean and Andy talk to Ryan Craig, managing director at Achieve Partners, and author of the upcoming, Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, which will be released in November. The book is about the importance of apprenticeship as an option for education and its potential impact on the American workforce.   Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as hosts of the Everyday Wealth radio show and podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners.  That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses.  The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show). This show is pre-recorded, and any callers are prescreened. The views and opinions expressed by Ryan Craig are solely his own and may not reflect the views or opinions of EFE or its planners. The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical and market information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a financial advisor to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances. Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to include your qualified tax and/or legal professionals in these discussions and decisions to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is supported by our recent Artificial Intelligence publication which focuses on the ways in which AI is shaping teaching, leading and learning. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by Ryan Craig, Managing Director of Achieve Partners. Ryan is leading the development of the Hire/Train/Deploy sector, a new category of intermediary organizations that take the friction out of hiring--for companies as well as job seekers.  In his 2018 book , A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College Craig made the case that unless you get a free ride to a top school, you should find a free or affordable sprint to a good first job.  Ryan's upcoming book, Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, will focus on economic mobility and a more durable American job market. Links: Ryan Craig on Last-Mile Training as an Alternative to Higher Ed How Faster + Cheaper Alternatives Will Replace Much of Higher Ed  Apprenticeships for America Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America Skillstorm Optimum Healthcare IT  Riipen CreatorUp A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College Ryan Craig Achieve Partners

Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and was formerly an MD at University Ventures. Ryan's commentary on where the puck is going in education and workforce regularly appears in the biweekly Gap Letter, Forbes, and Inside Higher Education. He is the author of the upcoming book Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America (November 2023). He is also author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. Ryan's first book was College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), which profiles the coming shift toward competency-based education and hiring. Ryan is a co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, a national nonprofit dedicated to scaling apprenticeships across the U.S. economy.Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. Ryan also founded and built Wellspring, a national network of boarding schools and summer camps for overweight and obese children, adolescents, and young adults. He began his career at McKinsey & Co.Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School.

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Ryan Craig, a Forbes journalist, author, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, and leader in the movement to establish an apprenticeship system for training and hiring employees. McNaughton and Craig discuss why traditional higher education will decline unless dramatic transformation is made to create workforce readiness.  Podcast Highlights The gap between the traditional four-year degree and current workplace demands will continue to grow unless a drastic transformation is made. Alternative pathways to credentialing, such as apprenticeships, will increasingly supplement—and even surpass—higher ed's role of providing social and economic mobility. Major employers no longer list having a college degree among their required skills in job positions. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/transform-higher-ed-to-create-workforce-readiness #StudentWorkforceReadiness #TheChangeLeader #HigherEdTransformation Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Troy Williams is a Managing Director at Achieve and University Ventures. Troy leads both firm's investments in education technology companies, including AdmitHub, EverTrue, Examity, Motimatic, Packback and Ready Education.Prior to UV, Troy was a senior executive at Macmillan where he was CEO of Macmillan Enterprise Solutions and President of Macmillan New Ventures. Previously, Troy founded and served as CEO of Questia Media, an early ebook company. Prior to Questia, He was previously employed in the mergers and acquisitions practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York.Recommended ResourcesBetter Money Better World, podcast by Daniel Pianko

Note: Better Money Better World host Daniel Pianko is co-Founder and Managing Director of Achieve Partners.  Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed.  Discussions and answers to questions do not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice, but are limited to the dissemination of general information.  Achieve Partners is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.

Beth Porter started her career in the mathematics classroom before moving into edtech with Mathsoft and Pearson, where she was a VP of software product management. She was an VP of product at Edx in the heady MOOC days of 2014-2015, has consulted, taught at MIT and Boston University, and is most recently, the co-founder of two Edtech companies- Esme Learning, where she is the President and COO and Riff Analytics, which was acquired by Esme Education in December 2021.Esme Learning offers executive education courses from top universities including MIT, Cambridge and Oxford, offered through AI-powered recommendations. Riff Analytics is an analytics platform that uses voice data collected during video calls to show how people interact, measure engagement, and determine the split of speakership, among other metrics. Recommended ResourcesThe Gap Letter by Ryan Craig of Achieve Partners (newsletter)

According to the latest figures that came out earliest this year, the report showed that 4.5 million people voluntarily left their positions in November – an “all-time high,” according to the agency responsible for collecting the data.Many are giving up the traditional 9-to-5 structure entirely; 20% of Americans say they are considering a switch to full-time freelance work, according to recent Upwork research.How has the rise of the gig economy and the tidal wave of great resignations changed the labor market since the beginning of the pandemic? How can organizations recruit the best people in such a competitive market? What are some of the latest innovations, processes, and benefits that can help universities compete with Silicon Valley firms and tech giants?On this panel discussion, Kiran Kodithala discusses the issues related to employee recruiting, retention, and benefit management with the following panelistLauren Harris, PageUpJory Hadsell, CIO, Foothill-DeAnza CollegeJason Black, Black River Innovation CampusRyan Craig, Managing Director, Achieve PartnersSteve Lee, Executive Director, Skillup CoalitionKhouloud Hawasli, St. Louis Community CollegeFred Emery, Touchnet Information Systems For more information on this panel, visit https://www.nsquared.events/participant-panel-selectionTo watch this panel, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aD4VxooOZI&t=4s 

Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and University Ventures. Ryan's commentary on where the puck is going in higher education regularly appears in the Gap Letter, Forbes, TechCrunch, Inside Higher Education, Fortune, HR Dive, and VentureBeat, among others. He is the author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing, and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs. Ryan returns to the podcast to join host Mike Palmer in a conversation about recent trends in the evolving post-secondary job ecosystem based on recent editions of the Gap Letter. How does Don't Look Up relate to the need for more STEM leaders in Higher Ed? What sorts of criteria drive the investment theses for Achieve Partners? And what's new and emerging in crypto and skills-based education that has Ryan's wheels turning? Listen in to find out all of this and more. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more insightful takes on the future of education.

ECMC Group (“ECMC”) is a non-profit that grew out of a Student Loan guarantor focused on empowering underserved communities to thrive through education with a mission to help students succeed. ECMC recently doubled its commitment to its Education Impact Fund to $250M, including a growing direct investment portfolio and commitments to a number of Impact Capital Managers, including Achieve Partners, New Markets Venture Partners and ReThink Education, to invest across the full spectrum of capital deployment in pursuit of its mission.

This week is unique as veteran Wall Street Journal writer David Bank starts by asking your normal Better Money Better World podcast host Daniel Pianko some questions about Achieve Partners and the founding of Impact Capital Managers. Then your host gets to turn the tables and ask some tough questions of David's role moderating the impact conversation on the pages of ImpactAlpha, the water cooler of the impact investing industry.

Daniel Pianko, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, joins David to discuss how his portfolio companies bridge the skills shortage in the USA with European-style apprenticeships. Daniel is also the host of the Better Money Better World podcast from the Impact Capital Managers, and as such, throws a few questions back at David. impactalpha.com/subscribe/ https://www.impactcapitalmanagers.com/icm-better-money-better-world-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha/message

How do we give graduates the skills they need to make a decent living and give organizations the tech skills they need to operate productively?  Ryan Craig is the Managing Director of Achieve Partners and he joins us to talk about ways to give students outside of tech programs the skills needed by companies, with a view to both growing the economy and putting graduates on the path to making a solid living and being able to pay back the debts incurred to get their educations. Guest: Ryan Craig Managing Director Achieve Partners Ryanis a Managing Director at Achieve and University Ventures. Ryan's commentary on where the puck is going in higher education regularly appears in the Gap Letter, Forbes, TechCrunch, Inside Higher Education, Fortune, HR Dive, and VentureBeat, among others. He is the author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College(Ben Bella, 2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. He is also the author of College Disrupted:...

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom is joined by Daniel Pianko and Nasir Qadree. Daniel is the co-founder and managing director of Achieve Partners, an investment fund harnessing digital transformation to build new models for learning and new pathways to good jobs. He also hosts the Better Money, Better World podcast.  Nasir Qadree is the Founder and Managing Partner at Zeal Capital Partners, an inclusive investment vehicle partnering with entrepreneurs to bridge America's Wealth and Skills gaps.  Before Zeal, Nasir led AT&T social impact fund and before that was head of education at Village Capital, an early impact seed fund. Let's listen in as they discuss investment in learning, why it's more important than ever and how investments are shifting towards social, as well as financial impacts. 

Daniel Pianko (@danielpianko), Managing Director at Achieve Partners and University Ventures, joins in Piazza to talk with Jeanne and Michael about how we can boost the value and success pathways to college, and work, have for the most in need students of today and tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inpiazza/support

If you're wondering why there are ten million unfilled jobs in the U.S. despite having an unemployment rate above pre-pandemic levels, Ryan Craig has part of the answer: traditional higher education is too expensive and can't keep up with changes in the labor market leaving millions of Americans in need of other ways to obtain the skills that will lead to good jobs. Craig, a prominent investor and thought leader, captures the frictions impeding learners and employers — and offers solutions for them — in both his book A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, and in regular columns for Forbes and other leading publications. But he's not just writing about these issues. Through his firm Achieve Partners, Craig is working to create modern apprenticeships facilitated by intermediaries between the education and employment sectors. “If you can fast forward a decade and imagine dozens of new apprenticeship pathways emerging in tech and healthcare, I believe we’ll have a very different view of socioeconomic mobility and the American dream.” Join Craig and Futuro Health CEO Van Ton-Quinlivan for a provocative discussion about learning and earning that touches on last mile solutions for students, a GPS for human capital development, “talent as a service” and innovative companies on which to keep an eye.

If you're wondering why there are ten million unfilled jobs in the U.S. despite having an unemployment rate above pre-pandemic levels, Ryan Craig has part of the answer: traditional higher education is too expensive and can't keep up with changes in the labor market leaving millions of Americans in need of other ways to obtain the skills that will lead to good jobs. Craig, a prominent investor and thought leader, captures the frictions impeding learners and employers -- and offers solutions for them -- in both his book A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, and in regular columns for Forbes and other leading publications. But he's not just writing about these issues. Through his firm Achieve Partners, Craig is working to create modern apprenticeships facilitated by intermediaries between the education and employment sectors.  “If you can fast forward a decade and imagine dozens of new apprenticeship pathways emerging in tech and healthcare, I believe we'll have a very different view of socioeconomic mobility and the American dream.” Join Craig and Futuro Health CEO Van Ton-Quinlivan for a provocative discussion about learning and earning that touches on last mile solutions for students, a GPS for human capital development, “talent as a service” and innovative companies on which to keep an eye.

Todd Zipper, President of Wiley Education Services, welcomes Ryan Craig, Managing Director of Achieve Partners. Todd and Ryan discuss the crisis of affordability and employability in higher ed, along with higher ed's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and academic integrity. Topics Discussed: • The combination of student loan debt, lack of degree completion, and underemployment are a warning sign that higher ed isn't working as it should • How a shift in the labor market impacts the ability for many to get good first jobs • The importance of teaching the skills that employers are looking for and funding innovative new models that are not “education up”, but “employer down” • How the Talent as a Service model creates a faster and cheaper pathway to employment • The benefits of an immersive, practical experience paired with online learning Guest Bio Ryan Craig is the Managing Director of Achieve Partners. He is a prolific writer, known for his work as a Senior Contributor at Forbes and for his blog, Gap Letter. Ryan is also the author of two books. His first, College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), focuses on how he sees the future of higher education: in online degrees that unbundle course offerings. His second book, A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), highlights bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more. Prior to Achieve Partners, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus where he was the founding Director of Bridgepoint Education, one of the largest online universities in the United States. Ryan received his bachelor's degree from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School.