Podcasts about Employability

South Africa needs to produce 10 times more engineers to compete globally. But, in 2023, only 3% of matric students achieved a distinction in mathematics, and over 77% got less than 50%. These figures highlight a growing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills gap, a challenge we must address to fuel economic growth and tackle the ongoing youth unemployment crisis. In this special Youth Month edition of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Prof. Kobus Maree, a leading educational psychologist and Setlogane Manchidi, Investec's Head of Corporate Social Investment, on the catalytic power of maths and science for economic growth and employability. Podcast key moments: 00:00 – Introduction 01:43 - What makes gateway subjects, maths and science, foundational for young people? 05:11 - What kinds of skills – beyond content knowledge – does success in maths and science cultivate in learners? 08:37 – What is the Promaths programme? And what is driving this investment for Investec? 11:07 – Does matric pass rate reflect performance and participation in maths and science? 12:48 – How have Promaths students performed over the past 20-years? 15:07 – What is the connection between school-level success in maths and science and employability in high-growth industries? 19:31 - What are the key improvements we need to make in how we teach maths and science in our schools? 23:36 - What has Promaths taught you about equity and access? 27:08 - What message would you give to South Africa's youth this Youth Month? Read more on www.investec.com/now Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business. Investec Focus Radio SA

Rachel Sloan, Employability and Careers Consultant explores how AI is shaping sustainability policies and procedures in the workplace. Rachel looks at both the positive and negative impacts of AI on sustainability in the workplace. Useful Links: Help with researching an employer.  Help with using AI | Career Zone | University of Exeter This episode was devised by Dr Dawn Lees with input from generative AI software ChatGPT, and was recorded by Rachel Sloan.

In this episode Employability and Placement Adviser, Alexa, speaks with Elly a current 4th year Business and Management with Industrial Experience student who completed her placement year at Unilever.    Here Elly and Alexa discuss how you can remain resilient and keep yourself motivated throughout recruitment processes.   For further support, why not book onto one of our upcoming sessions on; Personal Resilience skills sessions Networking Essentials Re-energising your job search sessions LinkedIn | Career Zone | University of Exeter

In our Law podcast mini-series of Autumn 2024, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talked to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice. In this bonus episode, Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Ainsley Gill, an international law arbitration lawyer. Ben and Sunny seek to define arbitration in international business law, examining the skill sets required to work in international arbitration, discussing differentiation between practice in private international law and public international law. Together they recount tips on how to prepare a for a career in arbitration. Further resources touched upon in the episode: University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/ Listen to our podcast episode on International Law with Maria Smirnova, Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (https://pod.fo/e/27ea18) You can book onto a Career Zone Networking Skills session via Handshake.  Vismoot: https://www.vismoot.org/ Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court: https://www.investmentmoot.org/

In this episode, Theo Smith and David Richmond explore the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace, discussing personal experiences, career transitions, and the importance of supportive policies. They delve into the barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals in employment, the significance of open communication, and the need for organizations to create inclusive environments. David shares insights from his journey, including the development of a neurodiversity policy and the challenges of self-advocacy in a rigid recruitment landscape. In this conversation, David Richmond discusses the importance of understanding neurodiversity within organizations, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that consider the perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. He shares his personal journey of self-discovery and advocacy, highlighting the significance of community support and the role of fathers in the neurodiversity conversation. The discussion also touches on the impact of HR practices and technology, particularly AI, in creating supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals.- The journey of understanding neurodiversity is personal and ongoing.- Career transitions can lead to discovering one's true potential.- Rigid policies often create barriers for neurodiverse individuals.- Open communication is essential for effective support in the workplace.- Self-advocacy is crucial but often challenging for many individuals.- Organizational support can significantly impact employee experiences.- Creating inclusive policies is a vital step towards neurodiversity acceptance.- Understanding individual needs requires empathy and patience.- The perception of neurodiverse individuals can differ from reality.- Starting with the end goal in mind can simplify complex tasks. Organizations often recognize the need for neurodiversity initiatives but struggle with implementation.- Neurodiverse individuals can provide unique insights into policy development.- Self-advocacy is crucial for understanding one's own needs and experiences.- Community support is vital for neurodiverse individuals and their families.- Dads play an essential role in the neurodiversity conversation and should be included.- Inclusive spaces are necessary for neurodiverse individuals to thrive.- HR departments can be both a barrier and a support system for neurodiverse employees.- Technology, including AI, can aid neurodiverse individuals in their daily tasks.- Open communication about challenges is important in both personal and professional settings.- Understanding neurodiversity benefits everyone, not just those who identify as neurodiverse.

Personal responsibility is about acting with integrity, honesty and self-awareness – owning your actions and learning from your mistakes. In this week's episode, Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placements Adviser, highlights three key aspects of personal responsibility: accountability, following through on commitments and authenticity. Rachel shares how admitting mistakes, managing your workload honestly and owning both your strengths and weaknesses can empower you to take ownership of your performance and personal growth.   Useful Links: Importance of saying no podcast. (https://pod.fo/e/26d7a3)

My guest in this episode is Gemma Kenyon, Director of Careers and Employability at City St George's University of London. Gemma shares more about her role and how she has successfully directed and embedded a student employability and career focus into institutional life. We talk about how she and her team have gone about collaborating successfully with academic colleagues to achieve this goal, how work is prioritised to best support student success and what the future focus of careers and employability might hold. We also discuss Gemma's career to date – including navigating being a young leader – and the skills she has developed along the way. This episode is kindly sponsored by Unitemps – a University-owned, campus-based recruitment service which allows universities to streamline their internal departmental recruitment whilst addressing key HE challenges. By partnering with Unitemps, Universities can offer students and graduates a range of job opportunities both on campus and with local businesses. The Unitemps service allows students to secure meaningful part-time work alongside their studies, provides financial support during the cost of living crisis, enhances their overall student experience and improves graduate employability. 

The Mission: Employable podcast heads to Sioux Center, Iowa, to speak with Kent Heronimus, Technical Training Manager at Interstates. This episode is dedicated to telling the story of how they've grown from one to several Registered Apprenticeship programs. Find out how the company has navigated building programs across several industries and how they're working to retain their apprentices when hiring them after their Registered Apprenticeship has been completed.  

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 3, our students talk about their placements, internships, and the career support they've received at Bath. Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-3-transcript/

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Ahmed Bawa, CEO of Universities South Africa, about the future of university education, questioning whether the current model is still effective in light of rapid technological changes, shifting economies, and evolving student expectations. It delves into potential reforms in teaching, learning, and preparation for the real world, considering whether traditional degrees are still the best approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this week's episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant is joined by Scott James, Partner of Ward Williams Associates – a certified B Corp. Scott explains what it means to be a B Corp, how it has shaped Ward Williams as a business, and  the benefits of working for one. He also shares valuable insights on what prospective job applicants should know about B Corps when preparing for interviews.   Useful Links: Ward Williams Website: https://wardwilliams.uk/ The BCorp Directory: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/ BCorporation website home page: https://bcorporation.uk/ Green Consultants: (ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants) Scott James, Partner, Ward Williams Associates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjamesprojects/

With Digifest 2025 on the horizon, in this episode of Beyond the Technology host Iwan Lehnert meets with Rob Wraith, head of learning technology and digital learning at NCG to discuss his breakout session at the event. Rob begins the conversation by giving a preview of his upcoming Digifest 2025 presentation on empowering employability with digital solutions to drive skills development, touching on the adoption of virtual reality and virtual environments, as well as making use of technology that is already embedded in the classroom. Next, Rob shares NCG's approach to using digital learning to enhance the student experience, and the importance of ensuring that any software is as inclusive and accessible as possible. Listen to the full episode to also hear what Rob is looking forward to at Digifest, advice on integrating digital tools and more. Show notes Connect with Rob on LinkedIn Visit the NCG website Register for Digifest 2025 Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you.

In today's episode, World Bank's Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education, Bob Hawkins, hosts a fascinating conversation on the intersection of technology, skills, and employability. World Bank's Guillermo Tovar explores Ethiopia's Education and Skills for Employability (EASE) project and its innovative use of results-based financing to train and place youth in employment. Rita Fennelly Atkinson, from Digital Promise, shares insights on leveraging micro-credentials and digital badging to recognize skills and enhance employability. Along the way, we tackle key questions like how to measure digital skills, the role of lifelong learning, and—on a lighter note—whether we need an official "results-based financing expert" badge.Links to learn more:Ethiopia's EASE Project: A Skills RevolutionUnderstanding Micro-Credentials: A GuideResults-Based Financing: Learning from What WorksLearn more about Digital PromiseA podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

In this week's podcast, we consider commercial awareness in your job search and future career: what is it, why employers value it and how it can benefit you. Rachel Sloan, Employability and Career Consultant, explores how you can improve yours and how your commercial awareness will be assessed when you are applying for jobs.  Useful Links: Explore sectors and opportunities on the Career Zone website.  Use the University Library Guides to find company information.  Access Industry Reports on My Career Zone Digital.  Find out more about the range of employability schemes available to Exeter students.  Forage provides access to virtual work experience programmes with some of the world's leading companies.  For more advice on finding internships and work experience and finding a part time job, sign up for an advice session on Handshake.  Use Glassdoor to discover what an employer is really like through reviews and ratings from people who have worked for them.  The Student Room has forums where students discuss work in different industries and sectors.  Use you Exeter email address to register and explore Employer Job Guides on Graduates First.  This episode was written by Melissa Benson and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Does your teenager have a job? Should you make them get one? When? How? Today we talk about the challenges and importance of adolescent job experiences. How should parents balance adolescent work over the summer with important family vacation time? Should a college kid "follow their heart" or get a marketable degree? Today we discuss all things job related including Jessica and Dr. Ken's work history as adolescents (SPOILER: Dr. Ken got fired... sorta). You can order Dr. Ken's book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" here: https://a.co/d/hBnlbzI Got questions or feedback? We want to hear from you! podcast@feedingthemouth.com Music provided by the great John David Kent - https://www.johndavidkent.com/

The YSS Rooftop Gardens program is producing thousands of heads of lettuce, but its' more important export is the employability skills young adults need to change their lives.  Started in 2024, the garden employs several groups of at-risk youth to grow hydroponic romaine lettuce which is then sold at farmers markets and select Hy-Vee stores. Hear from program founder Samanthya Marlatt as she disccuses how they use a combination of real world experience and classroom learning to teach these young adults about employability, and find out how they've already seen results after students graduate the program.  For more information on the program go to https://www.yss.org/rooftopgardens/

Guest: K M Hasan Ripon, Employability & Workplace StrategistIn this episode of 2 Cents Podcast, we sit down with K M Hasan Ripon, a renowned Employability & Workplace Strategist, to explore the realities of the job market, business opportunities, and career growth in Bangladesh.We dive deep into:

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to undergraduate Molly Miles, on her experience of getting a placement and a training contract. Molly shares her experience of how she found a placement just by speculative asking, how much she enjoyed her year, and how it led to that prized goal - a fully funded training contract. In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.   Other links: If you're a current Exeter student, you can book onto a Time and Stress Management session via Handshake. 

Kate Foster, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by recent alumni Evie to discuss upReach, a social mobility charity that partners with the Career Zone to support students in receipt of the Access to Exeter bursary to develop their employability. With 28% of current students receiving a bursary, Evie shares how she found out about upReach, the activities she got involved with and the advice she would give to her first year self. You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support on the upReach website.

Send us a textWelcome to the (IN) Vision Podcast, in this episode  we explore practical strategies that empower young people to dream big and achieve their goals. Tune in to learn how hope in action is inspiring young people to envision a brighter future. 

In this week's episode Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant, focuses on the importance of having a master CV. Nicky explains what they are, why it is good practice to keep one and explores the kind of experiences you can include in yours.   Useful Links: Sign up and complete The Exeter Award Book onto a skill session via Handshake Access the online training for Green Consultants Find out more about Professional Pathways Check out out Help with CVs webpage Listen to our CV of Failure  episode.

You've been invited to a job interview, but how can you prepare yourself? In this week's episode, Leanne Bisatt, Employability and Placements Adviser, focus on how you can prepare for answering interview questions. Leanne shares how to answer ‘tell us about yourself' question and how you can structure your examples using the S.T.A.R technique (situation, task, action and result). Useful links: Help with…interviews Help with...researching sectors and employers Book onto an Interview Techniques session on Handshake Find out more about reasonable adjustments on our Supporting Equality and Diversity webpage. Contact the Career Zone to book a 1-1 appointment. Register for the Exeter Award

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney. Duncan, who played a transformative role at Disney Imagineering, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, shares how he fostered a culture of innovation that reshaped the guest experience, resulting in breakthroughs like the Magic Band. As the author of The Imagination Emporium: Creative Recipes for Innovation, Duncan unveils powerful tools for unlocking creativity, tackling challenges, and building "yes, and" cultures in organizations. Today we discussed: [00:00] Opening [00:09] Introduction to Duncan Wardle [01:00] Defining Innovation and Embedding a Culture of Creativity [03:12] Embracing Innate Creativity [04:48] The Future of Employability [09:38] Collaborative Brainstorming Exercise [12:43] Unlocking Creativity through Playfulness and Collaboration [17:01] River of Thinking and Innovation More About Duncan Wardle Duncan Wardle's website - https://theimaginationemporium.com/ Connect with Duncan Wardle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanwardle/ Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Curitiba, Brazil. Ever heard of it? Ever been there? Ever seen or read stories about the building of its railroad and its history of innovation? Ever wonder how a city can be sustainable and flourishing? How about Rafael Greca? Ever heard of him? The outgoing Mayor of Curitiba is one of the most amazing people in the intelligent community movement – and a politician who is such an authentic human being – that Pope Francis invited him to the Vatican to discuss Curitiba's remarkable programs for addressing food insecurity. Curitiba has won so many “smart city” awards that its shelves are full. It got the big one in November 2024 in Barcelona, when it was named Intelligent Community of the Year. What's going on there? In this episode, we speak with Dario Paixao, the city's Secretary for Economic Development, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, in a conversation with a city that has been climbing the smart city & intelligent community mountain for decades. Dario Paixao is the CEO of the Curitiba Agency for Economic Development and Innovation, Curitiba, Brazil. Doctor in Tourism Management (University of Malaga - Spain); Master in International Tourism (Las Palmas University, Canary Islands, Spain); Business Management and Tourism Bachelor (Parana Federal University and Positivo University, Curitiba, Brazil); St. Mary's High School (Vegreville, Alberta, Canada); Business Management Professor (Parana Federal University, Curitiba, Brazil); Business Management Doctorate and MBA Professor (Positivo University, Curitiba, Brazil); Former Director of the Public Management School of Curitiba City Hall; Former President of the Curitiba Convention & Visitors Bureau; Entrepreneur, speaker, and book author about the Future of Work and Employability.

Kelly talks to Aylon Samouha, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Transcend Education. Previously he served as Chief Schools Officer at Rocketship Education. He is the co-author of “Extraordinary Learning for All: How Communities Design Schools Where Everyone Thrives.”  “Students today report higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before.”  “Employability is based on more than […]

Munster Technological University (MTU) continues to strengthen its position as a leader in postgraduate research, offering unique opportunities for PhD students to engage with employers across academia, industry, government, and entrepreneurship. Through its strong ties to regional business and innovation ecosystems, MTU enables postgraduate researchers to gain hands-on experience and build valuable industry connections throughout their studies. This year, the vast majority of the 47 postgraduate researchers who graduated from MTU with PhD or Master degrees secured jobs in Ireland's innovation-driven economy, underscoring the University's focus on preparing students for both traditional and non-traditional career paths. MTU's commitment to research training is exemplified by its participation in the national roll-out of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Odyssey Programme, a new initiative aimed at enhancing the career development of PhD students. As one of the first institutions to join the programme, MTU is aligning with the national ambition of IMPACT 2030 - Ireland's Research and Innovation Strategy - which seeks to improve career pathways and maximise the impact of researchers across various sectors. The Odyssey Programme, originally developed by UCC, is a two-day immersive experience designed to prepare final-year PhD students for seamless mobility across diverse employment sectors. A cohort of MTU PhD students have successfully participated in the Odyssey Programme which offers an additional opportunity for these students to participate in an Enterprise Ireland (EI) Research Development and Innovation (RDI) industry pilot programme called PhDStart. This is a new strand within the EI GradStart Programme which offers financial and practical supports to assist companies to hire innovative PhD graduates. In addition to the Odyssey Programme, MTU offers a range of accredited in-house research career development programmes to its PhD and Master by Research students, including modules such as Design Your Future, Research Postgraduate Placement, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These programmes are designed to help MTU postgraduate researchers develop key transferable skills, further enhancing their employability and impact. "There has never been a more exciting time to join MTU's diverse and inclusive research community to pursue your postgraduate education," said Professor Hugh McGlynn, Vice President for Research and Innovation at MTU. "Our PhD and Master students hail from 29 countries worldwide, with many of their programmes delivered in collaboration with enterprise partners and international universities. MTU has the largest research budget in the technological university sector, with an annual research expenditure exceeding €30 million. Nearly €2 million of this funding comes from collaborative industry partners, highlighting the excellence and impact of our research." Dr Siobhán Mac Sweeney, Head of Research at MTU's Kerry Campus and Coordinator of the MTU Odyssey Programme, said: "As part of its ongoing commitment to postgraduate research, MTU is currently recruiting 20 fully funded PhD students under the Technological University Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) scheme. In 2025, MTU will be expanding its offerings and recruiting additional Master by Research students and postdoctoral researchers through this programme. If you are interested in joining MTU's dynamic research community across our six campuses in Cork and Kerry, please keep an eye on our webpage for details of all fully funded opportunities available."

Ms. Niharika Bhayana Khatri is an education leader with 15 years of experience in the fields of education and skilling. Prior to joining Adobe, she worked with National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and have spear-headed the development of Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills curriculum for pan-India roll-out and was leading the digital content and learning track for the National Level Digital Infrastructure Platform – Skill India Digital. Ms. Niharika has also authored over 15 books for K-12 students and teachers, addressing various national and international curricula.

Grant funding is helping the push for economic equality in Iowa. Iowa Blueprint for Change is a federally funded program that Iowa is using to help workers who are disabled find Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). Brandy McOmber, Deputy Division Administrator for Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation, and Ashley Banes, Project Director at Iowa Blueprint for Change, join the Mission: Employable podcast to discuss how CIE helps Iowans who are disabled find equal benefits and wages, and how the grant is affecting change in the state.

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners from your host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. In the fourth episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, I interview Jan Iceton, Board Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester. Jan discusses Smart Works' mission to support unemployed women aged 16 to 66 in rebuilding confidence and securing employment. Jan shares her journey in the sector, the pivotal role of Smart Works in empowering women, and the significant impact of their services. Featuring job search coaching, styling sessions, and follow-up appointments, Smart Works boasts a 63% success rate in helping women find jobs within a month. #employability #careers #women #community #GM #manchester #SocialImpact #NonProfit #podcast   Did you know:   ·     There are over 75,000 people unemployed in Greater Manchester which is 5.4% of the population. 41,500 of these are women. ·     Women in Greater Manchester reported applying for an average of 30 jobs, and 40% were out of work for over a year. On average, women reported spending 23 hours a week applying for jobs, but only attended 3 interviews, rarely receiving any feedback on why their applications were unsuccessful. ·      Since 2015, Smart Works Greater Manchester has delivered over 5,000 appointments supporting over 4,000 individual appointments, with 69% succeeding at job interviews. Key resource: Smart Works Greater Manchester   Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (01:36) Jan's Professional Journey and Support for Women (02:50) Getting Involved with Smart Works (04:13) Smart Works' Mission and Services (05:10) The Styling and Coaching Process (08:05) Impact and Success Stories (09:55) Challenges and Outreach Efforts (11:26) Expansion and Future Goals (16:24) Partnerships and Awards (27:11) Final Thoughts and Contact Information   Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk  

For thousands of Milwaukee's poorest residents, a traffic ticket can snowball, putting a valid driver's license out of reach. But an effort to restore their driving privileges is running into roadblocks. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn takes a deep dive into a little-known program you're already paying for. You'll hear how the Center for Driver's License Recovery and Employability works and why those involved in the program say it's vital to the livelihoods of so many Milwaukee County drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Milliken is a remarkable entrepreneur and leader with contributions that extend far beyond business. She co-founded City Ladies Networking, chairs the UK Charity Smart Works Newcastle, and serves as a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor. Her dedication was recognized in 2023 when she was awarded an MBE by the Order of the British Empire for her services to Business and Education.Sophie founded SRS Recruitment and Employability in 2013, successfully scaling it before selling in 2019. Now, as the Founder and CEO of Moja Group, an award-winning modern PR agency, Sophie continues to break new ground.She is the host of the popular podcast Beyond The Bio which consistently ranks on the UK marketing podcast chart. Sophie has written two best-selling books, with a third on the way titled From Unknown to Unforgettable: How to Build a Personal Brand that Goes Beyond the Bio. Connect with Sophie! Buy Sophie's latest book From Unknown to Unforgettable LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

In an increasingly technologically advanced manufacturing environment, it's essential to assess whether the current educational curriculum aligns with employers' and students' needs and expectations. Cengage Group's Employability Report explores key issues surrounding the skilled trade labor shortage, examining how employers are building their workforce and how educators can adapt to enhance graduates' employability. The study aims to understand employers' expectations, graduates' perceptions of entering the workforce, their views on AI, and the relevance of 2- and 4-year degrees. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, SVP and GM of Cengage Work Business, as we discuss the report's insights and findings.Sponsored By:

In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Kwan Segal.Kwan is an experienced human-capital consultant and a career coach for International Students and immigrants in the US. With over 15 years of experience at global companies such as Deloitte, Accenture, and BMW, she has aided Fortune 500 firms in creating their talent strategies worldwide. Kwan is now the founder of ICAway /i-see-a-way/, where her goal is to empower international students for global employability and provide trusted advising services for international educators and career centers. Kwan was raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and currently resides in Chicago.In our conversation we talk about her childhood in Thailand where in her early teens she appeared in music videos and released a pop album. Kwan shares how she was highly motivated to create a career for herself. She found a mentor who supported her appetite to stretch herself. She kept pushing herself out of her comfort zone taking on challenges that would allow her to grow.Eventually she found herself in the United States where the nuance of cultural difference made communication much harder that we might first imagine. Again she networked and sought out teachers who could help her achieve her goals.I loved reconnecting with Kwan and learning more about her fascinating life and career story. I look forward to hearing what resonates with you.Connect with Kwan:ICAway WebsiteMy LinkedIn Profile ICAway LinkedIn Page ICAway Instagram ICAway Facebook ICAway Youtube Channel X (Twitter) handle TikTok Other links referenced in our conversation:Music video (~1993)Pop album (~1995)More about Kwang & KwanAbout AndyI'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.During over twenty five years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK. At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance Hub.Connect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy Follows Email: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a guided peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors: ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 29 August, 2024.

An anonymous listener is all but guaranteed a job after law school. Nathan and Ben discuss how Anonymous can highlight their employability in their law school applications. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.

Episode 299 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Head of Athletic Performance at Oxford United Luke Taylor⁣ ⁣ We discussed:⁣ ▫️Employability⁣ ▫️1st 90 Days in new roles⁣ ▫️Coach relationships⁣ ▫️Parenting & Coaching⁣ & much more!⁣ ⁣ You can connect with Luke on LinkedIn or X @Luket88⁣ ⁣ If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/footballfitness⁣⁣ Use the code FOOTBALLFITNESS20⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Rezzil - rezzil.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Hytro - hytro.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter - @FootballFitFed⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram - @FootballFitFed⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Website - www.footballfitfed.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Welcome to the Doers Podcast, where we bring you inspiring conversations with individuals making a significant impact in their respective fields. Nanda Kishor Mandal is the Founder and Director of Skill Lab, an initiative to improve the employability outcomes of university students. Skill Lab is a Nepalese company offering a technology-driven software solution that creates a skill profile by combining a job seeker's experience with skill classification. This helps individuals, career advisors, job seekers, and learning and development managers understand, plan, and support career pathways through digital integration with academic institutions and corporate websites. In this episode, Mr. Mandal sits down with Anup Ghimire to talk about Skill Lab, Nepalese Education, Employability of Nepalese students, and changes needed to improve Nepal's education scenario. Listen to this insightful podcast with a personality who is looking to make a difference in the field of Education. Get Inspired, Be a Doer.   Host: Anup Ghimire Anup's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ Guest: Nanda Kishor Mandal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanda-kishor-mandal/ Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersnepal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal Production Partner: Viewfinders Production https://viewfinders.com.np/podcast-as-a-service/ - Explore Digital Creation with Viewfinders - Get all-in-one Podcast services - Services: Set design, content creation, guest recommendations, distribution, and more - Reach out to Viewfinders Production for expert help Podcast page: podcast@viewfinders.com.np

Key Moments: Leveraging Generative AI for work? Start by asking the right questions (04:13) What's in store for the future world of work (18:18) How Generative AI can expand humans' divergent thinking (26:16) Taking people and culture along the Generative AI journey (31:20) The value of diversity in data (42:00)A tale of mentorship (44:20)Key Quotes: “With Generative AI, now we have a command line interface that's allowed us to converse, which is so core and essential to who we are as humans. The ability to be able to talk to one another. That's allowed us to survive for thousands and thousands of years and evolve.”“I think that there's a lot of greater potential in terms of expanding our own creativity and strategic thinking. So while humans have flexible and moldable brains and we have neuroplasticity that allows us to learn new things, we have to put ourselves in those environments. AI is really good at divergent thinking. So when we think about creativity, a core aspect of that is divergent thinking. What comes to mind when you think of a tree? Maybe leaves and fruit. Divergent thinking is thinking of all the outside things, like sunshine and soil, that may be associated with the tree or that tree growth. There's a lot more potential that we've yet to unlock in terms of updating our own thinking to expand our own divergent and creative thinking” “We know that when we have more diverse teams where everyone feels that they can speak up, and you get better ideas. You get more collaboration. So having that core vision of what is that culture and environment that you want to have is really key” Mentions: Women in DataHuman Machine Collaboration Institute Beyond AI Exposure: Which Tasks are Cost-Effective to Automate with Computer Vision?Dialect Prejudice Predicts AI Decisions About People's Character, Employability, and CriminalityAWS: What Are AI Agents?Women in Data Climate Sustainability Datathon 2023 The Creative Way: A Way of BeingBio: Sadie St. Lawrence  is on a personal mission to create a more compassionate and connected world through technology. Having grown up on a farm in Iowa she witnessed first-hand how advancements in technology rapidly changed how we work and earn a living, which in turn affected the overall success of a community. In addition, Sadie was homeschooled her entire childhood which led to a unique perspective in self-directed learning approaches and out of the box thinking.Sadie holds a diverse education having degrees in piano performance, psychology, and data science, but at her core she has always been a teacher. In 2014 she transitioned from working in a neuroscience lab studying emotional learning and memory, to working in data science. During her time as a data scientist, she went on to lead data science teams and consult for Fortune 500 companies in AI. Through her work, she noticed that while many organizations and individuals have good intentions when it comes to D&I in data careers, there was a lack of progress.Today, Sadie's work is focused on educating individuals in technology, increasing access and pathways for all people and creating a more equal future for all. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Drumm McNaughton welcomes back Dr. Zack Mabel, Research Professor and Director of Research, and Kathryn Campbell, Associate Director of Editorial Policy and Senior Editor/Writer, from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). They discuss the findings of CEW's recent report, "The Great Misalignment: Addressing the Mismatch Between the Supply of Certificates and Associates Degrees and the Future Demand for Workers in the U.S. Labor Markets," which highlights the severe disconnect between the credentials higher education institutions are producing and the skills employers need in the workforce. Key Discussion Points The Extent of the Misalignment: Only 50% of colleges use labor market data to guide program development or share the information with prospective students. To align with projected labor market demand through 2031, at least 50% of middle-skill credentials would need to be granted in different fields of study in half of the nation's local labor markets. Importance of Labor Market Alignment for Middle Skills Providers: Misalignment between credentials produced and employer needs varies substantially across regions. Perfect alignment may not be realistic, but the magnitude of the mismatch shows considerable room for improvement. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Aligned Programs: American Indian and Alaska Native adults are 3 to 18 times more likely to live in a community with no local middle-skill provider. Among those living near middle-skill institutions, Hispanics are the least likely to reside in communities with a strong alignment between credential production and workforce demand. Strengthening Career Counseling and Transfer Pathways: The current counseling system in high schools is understaffed and under-resourced to provide sufficient guidance. Over a quarter of middle-skills students are in liberal arts and sciences programs oriented toward transfer, but fewer than half successfully make that transition within six years. Using Labor Market Data for Program Improvement: Institutions need to utilize labor market data more strategically and systematically. Colleges need sufficient resources and staff expertise to collect, analyze, and translate this information into action. A collaborative regional approach to program development is essential. Three Key Takeaways for University, College, and Community College Presidents and Boards: Explore ways to collaborate with other local education and training providers to optimize the alignment of credentials with labor market demand. Invest heavily in interpersonal connections and support services that help students choose and complete programs leading to high-demand careers. Be vocal about the need for resources and support to effectively utilize labor market data for program improvement.   Read the transcript on our website → https://changinghighered.com/improve-student-employability-the-great-misalignment-report/ #HigherEducation #StudentEmployability #MiddleSkillJobs   About Our Podcast Guests Kathryn Peltier Campbell is Associate Director of Editorial Policy and Senior Editor/Writer at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. In her role, she directs content development for CEW's reports and collaborates on editorial strategy. She has extensive experience editing and writing publications focused on topics such as diversity and equity in postsecondary education, higher education's civic mission, and the value of liberal education in contemporary contexts. She has a deep interest in ensuring that every individual has the opportunity and means to contribute to—and thrive in—the workforce, civil society, and life. Kathryn has an MA in English from the University of Virginia, where she additionally earned a BA with a double major in English and physics.   Zack Mabel is a research professor of education and economics at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, where he leads research projects that leverage insights from labor and behavioral economics to promote educational opportunity, equity, and economic mobility. His work is motivated by the goal of improving college and later life outcomes for members of historically marginalized groups to achieve a shared vision of economic prosperity in the United States. Prior to joining CEW, he worked most recently as a policy research scientist at the College Board. Zack earned his BA from Brandeis University, MPP from the University of Michigan, and EdD in Quantitative Policy Analysis of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and 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  

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The 2025 World University Rankings is out and we ask, how significant is a university's ranking when it comes to employability and hiring prospects? We talk about all these and more with career coach Hamza ZaoualiDiscussing the importance of play for both adults and kids as it's the first-ever International Day of Play today We speak with the lead researcher of a new study unveiling an "ultra-sensitive" new blood test that can predict if breast cancer will return years before it shows up on scansAs the Ministry of Health and Prevention warned against the promotion of electronic smoking products as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes, we're joined by an expert in tobacco harm reduction, electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products researchAnd how do we stay relevant in the age of AI? Transformation architect Dhiren Harchandani guides us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigrants and Refugees are often thought of as one group of people, but there are several differences when it comes to employing them. Edgar Ramirez, Refugee Workforce Liaison for Iowa Workforce Development, talks to us about the unique circumstances these populations can face, and how employers can access this talent pipeline. Additionally, hear how Ramierz's personal story of immigration has shaped his identity as an American citizen.  

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  In this transformative era for higher education, institutions are at a crossroads, balancing traditional academic rigor with the urgent need for graduates who are immediately employable and adept at upskilling to meet rapidly changing business demands. Miami Dade College (MDC), under the visionary leadership of President Madeline Pumariega, stands out as a beacon of innovation and adaptability. In this podcast, Pumariega offers a compelling model for aligning curriculum with industry needs, embracing technological advancements, and fostering strategic partnerships to secure students' success in the workforce. Madeline Pumariega leads Miami Dade College with profound insights rooted in her 20+ years of experience in higher education and dedication to uplifting low-SES communities and first-generation students through accessible, quality education.    Key Points Overview Strategic Alignment with Industry Needs: How MDC excels in forming alliances with business partners to directly link education with emerging job opportunities. These collaborations ensure that programs are tailored to the skill sets demanded by key sectors, enhancing graduates' employability. Comprehensive Skill Development: The college champions a holistic approach to education that encompasses academic knowledge, employability skills (including internships and apprenticeships), and digital competencies. These three pillars prepare students to be resilient and adaptable in a future-driven job market. Leading the Way in AI Programs: MDC has proactively embraced AI by integrating it into its curriculum and, in 2023, launching programs specifically designed around AI, including a college-credit Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, an Associates in Science in Artificial Intelligence, and the first Bachelors in Artificial Intelligence approved in the state of Florida. The AI program at MDC saw over 400 students enroll, with the average age being 44. Focus on Workforce Readiness: Through specialized programs and certificates, such as those in cloud computing and healthcare, MDC aligns its offerings with the precise needs of local and national employers, ensuring students are ready to contribute meaningfully to their fields upon graduation. Accessibility and Community Engagement: Initiatives like the Idea Center and partnerships with entities like Amazon Web Services, IBM, and the Mark Cuban Foundation demonstrate MDC's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and small business growth within the community, further enhancing students' real-world learning and job prospects.   Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Presidents and Boards Emphasize Industry Partnerships: Strengthen collaboration with industry leaders to ensure educational programs meet current workforce demands. This engagement fosters alignment between graduates' skills and employers' needs, enhancing employability and opening doors for students to make meaningful contributions in their respective fields. Align Budgets with Strategic Priorities: Clearly define your institution's strategic priorities and ensure that budget allocations reflect these values. Whether focusing on reimagining student success, academic excellence, or innovation, financial resources must support these aims, driving impactful outcomes and institutional growth. Cultivate a Culture of Care: Recognize and nurture your human capital—faculty, staff, and leadership—as their well-being directly influences the student experience and success. A culture that values and supports its members can transform an institution, making it a place where students and staff alike feel valued, engaged, and motivated to achieve excellence.   Final Thoughts MDC's proactive approach to education, characterized by its responsiveness to workforce trends, technological innovation, and commitment to accessibility, serves as a powerful model for institutions aiming to prepare students for rapid employability and workforce demands. Under Madeline Pumariega's leadership, MDC exemplifies how colleges can lead the way in bridging the gap between education and employment, ensuring a brighter future for students and communities alike.   Read the transcript on our website →     About Our Podcast Guest Madeline Pumariega is the first female president appointed to lead one of the nation's largest educational institutions, Miami Dade College (MDC). Adding to the historic nature of this appointment is the fact that Pumariega is an alumna of MDC. Prior to becoming MDC's president, Pumariega was appointed the first female and Hispanic chancellor of the Florida College System (FCS). In that role, she designed and implemented strategies to keep college accessible and affordable for Floridians, especially for those entering high-demand job fields. In 2019, Pumariega became the executive vice president and provost of Tallahassee Community College.  In her current role as President, Pumariega has prioritized working with business partners to identify the skills needed by key industries and tailoring higher education programs to match those needs. This intentional forming of strategic alliances and job pathways between companies and MDC students accelerates each graduate's ability to enter the workforce immediately. Driving her relentless pursuit is the passion to develop leaders and build thriving communities. Guest's LinkedIn Profile →   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed®, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and 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   #changinghighered #thechangeleader #higheredpodcast

Des Moines, and Central Iowa as a whole, is on the upswing. The Greater Des Moines Partnership President and CEO Tiffany Tauscheck stops by the Mission: Employable podcast to tell us all about the surprising ways Des Moines, IA, continues to grow, and what kind of industries continue to lead the way. Additionally, Tauscheck explains why the Greater Des Moines Partnership supports expanding work-based learning opportunities for students in central Iowa.

In this episode, we examine skills and try to bring a fresh perspective to the separation between "soft" or "essential" skills and "hard" or "technical" skills.Our prescription for this episode: let's start looking at skills through the lens of Employability, especially in how we recruit, develop talent, and groom people for leadershipYou can reach out to us to talk more about Employability Skills at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3About Our Hosts!James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention. Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity. For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Joanie Biley. With her extensive 30-year background in talent acquisition and as the Chief Experience Officer at EmployBridge, Joanie shares her analysis of the present and future job market. She'll divulge predictions for a softening in the 2024 job growth, the digital transformation in recruiting through AI, and the importance of technology for competitive edge in talent acquisition.Get ready for strategic insights on upskilling the workforce, and a discussion on the challenges and opportunities staffing firms face in current legislation. Joanie will share her expertise on building lasting relationships and sales in a shifting market, and we'll underline the value of strategic engagement and prioritizing what's within our control in uncertain times.Tune in for a comprehensive look at what will drive the labor market in 2024, and how to find balance and opportunity amidst it all, with Joanie Bily's expertise leading the way.

Join us as we talk about… In this week's episode… “Why don't any of these PhDs tell me about how great they are at research and analysis? They all just want to tell me about their publications or some super specific technique I don't know or really care about, and that a robot is probably […] The post Research & Analysis, A PhD's Secret Employability Weapon appeared first on Cheeky Scientist.

Iowa Workforce Development's Labor Market Information Division is hard at work crunching Iowa's workforce numbers. On today's episode we sit down with LMI Bureau Chief Donna Burkett to talk about how they collect their information, and why a survey that goes out to employers twice a year is crucial to employment decisions for both employers and job seekers.