Podcasts about Employability

In this episode, Ryan Steuer breaks down why employability skills—communication, collaboration, problem solving, and agency—are what truly prepare students for life beyond school. Drawing from his business background and classroom experience, Ryan connects how PBL builds the exact skills employers and communities say they need. He challenges school leaders to move beyond test prep and toward preparing learners for the real world—where teamwork and adaptability win every time.

Kelvin Tersoo Jiraji is a trained Electrical and Electronics Engineer from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, a builder, an innovation entrepreneur, Agtech expert, AI enthusiasts, and Blockchain Innovator.He is an alumnus of LEAP Africa (LEAP Africa is a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders who will transform Africa; through interventions for young people, that bridges the gap in five areas: Education, Entrepreneurship, Employability, Active Citizenship and Health and Wellbeing (https://leapafrica.org/))Kelvin is a Tony Elumelu Fellowship fellow.He has served as the Head of Communications and Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa for the Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce (ACOFDC), a non-profit headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA with the goal of accelerating the adoption of emerging technology in Africa and diaspora communities.He is the Visioner behind the Africa Digital Economy Summit (AfriDES). Jiraji is leveraging Blockchain through Project Tembekasua: Agriculture on Chain, Africa's First Blockchain as a Service(BaaS) food distribution platform.Jiraji is currently undergoing an executive fellowship with the Digital Economists (https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/), a New York based Think and Do Tank, also serving as the Webinar Project Manager.

Kelvin Tersoo Jiraji is a trained Electrical and Electronics Engineer from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, a builder, an innovation entrepreneur, Agtech expert, AI enthusiasts, and Blockchain Innovator.He is an alumnus of LEAP Africa (LEAP Africa is a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders who will transform Africa; through interventions for young people, that bridges the gap in five areas: Education, Entrepreneurship, Employability, Active Citizenship and Health and Wellbeing (https://leapafrica.org/))Kelvin is a Tony Elumelu Fellowship fellow.He has served as the Head of Communications and Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa for the Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce (ACOFDC), a non-profit headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA with the goal of accelerating the adoption of emerging technology in Africa and diaspora communities.He is the Visioner behind the Africa Digital Economy Summit (AfriDES). Jiraji is leveraging Blockchain through Project Tembekasua: Agriculture on Chain, Africa's First Blockchain as a Service(BaaS) food distribution platform.Jiraji is currently undergoing an executive fellowship with the Digital Economists (https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/), a New York based Think and Do Tank, also serving as the Webinar Project Manager.

This week on the podcast we discuss fresh polling on public attitudes to UK universities, which shows how a widening graduate/non-graduate divide and sharper political splits are fuelling worries about degree quality and whether universities are focused on the country's interests.Plus we discuss the housing crunch – the new Renters' Rights Act, warnings on missed housebuilding targets, and what a forthcoming statement of expectations on student accommodation could require of providers working with local authorities. And we explore employability insights from new research – the language gap between university “attributes” and real job adverts, and how to recognise skills students gain beyond the curriculum.With Ben Ward, CEO at the University of Manchester Students' Union, Johnny Rich, Chief Executive at the Engineering Professors' Council and Push, Livia Scott, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.Student accommodation – a tale of two cities, and 2point4 studentsThe Renters' Rights Act is out of the oven, but the student housing market is still cookedShared Institutions: The public's view on the role of universities in national and local life / More in Common and UCL Policy LabAGCAS: Uncovering SkillsEmployability: degrees of value / Johnny Rich

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice. In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Grace Light, a current Law student. Grace shares her journey to securing a training contract, highlighting the value of attending events, using resources like the Career Zone and developing commercial awareness. In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students  and Employability for Law Students. 

What do school superintendents really want your ag program to teach? This episode digests research exploring how district leaders prioritize essential employability skills within SBAE curricula! Discover why critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource management are top priorities. Learn how superintendents view these skills as "very" or "extremely important" for student careers, reinforcing the need for ag teachers to deliberately incorporate them. Get actionable insights on how to prioritize, teach, and assess these vital skills to better prepare your students for college and the workforce!   Journal Article: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jrtc/vol8/iss2/3

In this episode, Employability and Careers Consultant Sunny Lalli, is joined by BSc Human Sciences graduate Zack Islam. Recipient of the University of Exeter Student of the Year award at  2024 Success for All conference, and also the Academic Success Award at the 2025 Student Social Mobility Awards, Zack shares his insights on the art of networking and how preparatory research can power conversations at careers fairs.   Useful Links: Career Zone information on careers fairs (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/events/careersfairs/) Employer engagement information on careers fairs at University of Exeter (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employer-engagement/fairs-events/careers-fairs/) Career Zone Help with Networking (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/explore/networking/) Other podcasts you might be interested in: How to prepare for Career Fairs - https://pod.fo/e/2d536d  Preparing for career fairs and employer events - https://pod.fo/e/2d53c6 

In this Tuesday twilight show, Timea was joined by Nadim Choudhury and Stuart Norton to discuss what employability means in today's higher education landscape and how we can help students have a successful career and future.

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice. In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Evalyn Anstiss, a recent Law graduate, about her experience working with the Community Law Clinic. Evalyn shares the benefits of working at the Community Law Clinic and how it helped to develop her professional skills and confidence. Useful links: Exeter Award, Community Law Clinic Access to Justice clinic (module) In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone ,  Law and legal services and Employability for Law Students

In this episode, Sunny Lalli, Employability and Careers Consultant and Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placements Adviser, explore ways to investigate values of sustainability at a careers fair. Useful Links B Corp: https://bcorporation.uk Windo: https://csrwindo.com Listen to associated Career Zone podcast episodes: What is a B Corp and why might you want to work for one? https://pod.fo/e/2be941

Ever wondered if ‘luck' is something you can prepare for and use to your advantage? In this week's episode, Dave Gyll-Murray, an Employability and Placements Adviser, explores Krumboltz's Theory of Planned Happenstance – a mindset that encourages you to be open to unexpected opportunities and turn them into meaningful career steps. Dave shares five key skills to help you make the most of the unplanned, including curiosity, flexibility and risk-taking.

Once you have done your research, you'll need to start making informed and realistic decisions to narrow down your options. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, explores how you can use what you have discovered about yourself and learnt about the job market to decide which jobs or sector interests you most. Useful Links: Placements section  Jobs section  Employability programmes  Professional and personal development sessions  Professional Pathways

Understanding who you are is an incredibly important first step in thinking about what you want to do after you graduate. In this episode Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, explores how you can reflect on what interests you, what your strengths, skills, preferences, values and motivations are and how this can help you with your career planning. Useful Links: Attend one of our workshops, including Exploring and researching career decisions and Discover your strengths to find a job that suits you. Book via Handshake. Profiling for Success Skills Audit, as part of Create Your Future. Motivations questionnaire in Handshake. Exeter Award and Exeter Leaders Award How to research an employer Help with developing your skills.  Consider how to identify your skills with Sarah Blunt, Employability and Careers Consultant, by watching this short video: https://youtu.be/NvqKFQ--f54 Listen to our other podcast episodes on: Reflection: Why is it important for employability: https://pod.fo/e/2d5359  Should you do something you're passionate about or something you're good at: https://pod.fo/e/2d534a How to choose a career: https://pod.fo/e/2d53c4

In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, is joined by Maddy and Stephen to discuss the Civil Service Fast Stream. With 17 specialist schemes across the country, it's designed to fast-track you into management roles and give you the skills to shape national policy and services Maddy and Stephen share how they see the Fast Stream champions inclusivity and social mobility, with the Social Mobility Network. Maddie and Stephen share details on the recruitment process* and share their tips on how you can best prepare to succeed.   *The group exercise at the assessment centre has now been replaced by a personal development conversation. Useful links: Understanding Assessment Centres skill session. University webpage on National Government and Civil Service Fast Stream Careers in Public Policy and Government Week, 13-17 October 2025 Civil Service Fast Stream website Upcoming events with the Fast Stream Social Mobility Network Mentoring Programme National Outreach Events - Fast Stream Social Mobility Network Virtual Event Week, which include workshops for each part of the assessment centre: Introduction to the Fast Stream | 22 September 14:00-15:00 Choosing the Right Fast Stream Scheme | 23 September 14:00-15:00 Online Test Workshop | 24 September 14:00-15:00 Fast Stream Assessment Centre and Final Selection Board | 26 September 14:00-15:00

Vocational assessments can shape spousal support and earning-capacity debates. Rhonda and Dan unpack what credible reports look like, how to prepare, and how to challenge numbers that don't match reality. What you'll learn in this episode: ✨ Purpose & scope: Employability, realistic job options, training needs, and reasonable earnings. ✨ Data that matters: Social Security earnings, medical narratives, education, work history, and daily commitments.  ✨ Prep moves: What to bring, how to show up, and how to keep the interview factual and respectful.  ✨ Quality standards: Current labor data, paid databases, and transparent methodology—not a Google job search.  ✨ Retraining reality: Timelines (PT vs. FT), tuition costs, entry pay, and wage progression. ✨ After the report: Red flags to spot and when to seek a second opinion. 

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Rashied Small the AVIA (The African Virtual Institute of Accountancy) Executive Manager about the African Virtual Institute of Accountancy (AVIA) a groundbreaking 100% virtual, SAIPA-endorsed learning platform. Designed to be affordable, flexible, and industry-aligned which opens up professional training in accountancy to school-leavers, career-switchers, and working professionals even those in rural and underserved areas. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ParticipantsDr Hannah Randolph - Fellow at the Fraser of Allander InstituteAllison Catalano - Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU)Time stamps(00:06) Introduction(01:20) What is the LFS and what are the issues it's been having? (6:57) Alternative data sources for understanding the labour market(18:23) Misunderstandings around what's happened in the post-pandemic labour market(19:39) ONS changes to improve the quality of the LFS(23:40) How poor employment statistics may impact local decision-making(27:49) Information about FAI 50th anniversary conference

Canada's youth unemployment rate has risen to 14.6 per cent, a new high since the fall of 2010, barring the pandemic years. This is while some employers claim they are struggling to find youths to hire. Janet Morris-Reade — the CEO of ASPECT, B.C.'s Association of Service Providers for Employability and Training — joins the show to discuss the state of the youth job market.

In this episode of PBL Simplified, host Ryan Steuer interviews Vanessa Myers, Senior Director of Education and Workforce Development at Interplay Learning. They discuss the transformative power of Project Based Learning (PBL) in vocational education, particularly through the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology. Vanessa shares personal stories that highlight the importance of hands-on learning and how VR can enhance vocational training. The conversation also addresses the challenges of implementing VR in schools, the future of education technology, and the critical need for preparing students for employability in various trades. Takeaways Project-based learning is essential for engaging students in vocational education. Hands-on learning experiences can significantly boost student confidence and success. Virtual reality can replicate real-world scenarios for vocational training. Safety and cost-effectiveness are key considerations for implementing VR in schools. Success stories highlight the effectiveness of VR in enhancing learning outcomes. Employability skills are increasingly important in education. Integrating technology into the curriculum can improve student engagement. Collaboration with industry partners can enhance vocational training programs. Educators should focus on aligning technology with learning outcomes. Continuous practice and exposure to real-world skills are crucial for student success. Resources and links: interplaylearning.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-myers-5066879/

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Yasmin Ortiga, Associate Professor of Sociology at Singapore Management University, to speak to us about her latest book, Stuck at Home: Pandemic Immobilities in the Nation of Emigration, published by Stanford University Press. Yasmin is mainly interested in how changing ideas about desirable “skill” shape where and why people migrate. This question has led her to study different groups of migrants - from international students to farm workers. She is best known for her research on migrant nurses, one of the most highly regulated professions in the world. She is the author of Emigration, Employability, and Higher Education in the Philippines (2018). Her latest book, Stuck at Home, is a little different in that Yasmin is now focused on the question of how do people NOT move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Yasmin Ortiga, Associate Professor of Sociology at Singapore Management University, to speak to us about her latest book, Stuck at Home: Pandemic Immobilities in the Nation of Emigration, published by Stanford University Press. Yasmin is mainly interested in how changing ideas about desirable “skill” shape where and why people migrate. This question has led her to study different groups of migrants - from international students to farm workers. She is best known for her research on migrant nurses, one of the most highly regulated professions in the world. She is the author of Emigration, Employability, and Higher Education in the Philippines (2018). Her latest book, Stuck at Home, is a little different in that Yasmin is now focused on the question of how do people NOT move. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Yasmin Ortiga, Associate Professor of Sociology at Singapore Management University, to speak to us about her latest book, Stuck at Home: Pandemic Immobilities in the Nation of Emigration, published by Stanford University Press. Yasmin is mainly interested in how changing ideas about desirable “skill” shape where and why people migrate. This question has led her to study different groups of migrants - from international students to farm workers. She is best known for her research on migrant nurses, one of the most highly regulated professions in the world. She is the author of Emigration, Employability, and Higher Education in the Philippines (2018). Her latest book, Stuck at Home, is a little different in that Yasmin is now focused on the question of how do people NOT move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Yasmin Ortiga, Associate Professor of Sociology at Singapore Management University, to speak to us about her latest book, Stuck at Home: Pandemic Immobilities in the Nation of Emigration, published by Stanford University Press. Yasmin is mainly interested in how changing ideas about desirable “skill” shape where and why people migrate. This question has led her to study different groups of migrants - from international students to farm workers. She is best known for her research on migrant nurses, one of the most highly regulated professions in the world. She is the author of Emigration, Employability, and Higher Education in the Philippines (2018). Her latest book, Stuck at Home, is a little different in that Yasmin is now focused on the question of how do people NOT move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

What happens when you put a university president who's weathered pandemics, launched massive campaigns, and chairs the Bruce Springsteen Archives in a room with great questions? Pure gold. In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Leahy, President of Monmouth University, for one of those conversations that reminds you why leadership stories matter.Patrick takes us through his incredible journey from being the youngest of six kids outside Baltimore to running a $200 million university. We dive into the mentor who changed everything by pushing him to apply to Georgetown (spoiler: he thought he'd never get in), the poetry class with the university president that shifted his entire career path, and those messy years when he tried business and finance before finding his true calling in higher education.But here's where it gets really interesting. Patrick shares what it was actually like stepping into the president's role just months before the pandemic hit, how he kept an entire campus community connected through weekly Zoom calls that people still don't want him to stop and the bold moves he's made to position Monmouth for the future. We're talking about partnerships with Hackensack Meridian for healthcare programs, building out film and TV production right as Netflix constructs their massive studio two miles away, and chairing the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.The conversation gets into the real stuff too. How AI is going to reshape education, why being someone others want to work with might be the most critical skill you can develop, and what it means to lead through uncertainty while staying true to your values. Patrick's energy is infectious when he discusses servant leadership, the importance of asking better questions, and how every twist in your career path ultimately serves you later.Patrick's story reminds us that the most successful leaders aren't those who follow predetermined paths, but those who remain open to possibility and aren't afraid to bet on themselves and others. It's a conversation that will leave you thinking differently about what's possible when you combine authentic leadership with strategic vision and the courage to act on both.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 01:00 – Childhood & Early Leadership 05:45 – The Georgetown Pivot 10:30 – From Business to English Lit 14:00 – The Nonlinear Journey to Education 20:45 – First Presidency at Wilkes 26:30 – Leading Through a Pandemic 32:00 – Vision for Monmouth 37:00 – Netflix, Sports & Strategic Growth 41:30 – The Role of AI in Higher Ed 48:30 – Emotional Intelligence & Employability 50:00 – The Springsteen Archives 55:00 – Closing ReflectionsPatrick on Socials: IG: monmouthuniversity X: @PatrickFLeahy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patrick-f-leahy-ab873620 Youtube: @monmouthuniversity⁩Jon on Socials: IG: @thejonschultzpodcast X: @JonSchultzPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jon-schultz-podcast www.jonschultz.com

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It's called Money Mondays and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.Going for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times, but what about if you have a criminal record to contend with too?On this episode Zak & Emma will be looking at how having a criminal record can impact on the job interview process. Zak shares his own experience with this and looks at practical ways to deal with the conversation when it arises. Emma goes through some more broad interview techniques to ensure you're thoroughly prepared for the big dayUSEFUL LINKS:Unlock - Do I need to disclose my conviction?Unlock - Disclosure Letter ExampleUnlock - Disclosure CalculatorA Fairer ChanceThe STAR methodClean SlateQuids In MagazineQuids in - Job Readiness QuizIf you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

In this week's podcast, Sunny Lalli and Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultants, are joined by Chloé Bayliss of Cornish Lithium. In this episode Chloé as then Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator and now Senior ESG Coordinator at Cornish Lithium, discusses some of the work roles at Cornish Lithium and the experience of working in a small medium enterprise (SME). In this conversation Chloé draws on her own experience to differentiate the experience of working in a small medium enterprise with working at larger enterprises. Cornish Lithium is a private British mineral exploration company focussed on the sustainable extraction of lithium and other battery metals in the historically significant mining district of Cornwall, UK. These metals can be utilised to the global goal of decarbonisation through clean growth and a transition to a green economy. Thus, supporting UN sustainability goals of affordable and clean energy (goal seven), and climate action (goal thirteen).  Useful Links: Listen to Transitioning from study into a first role: In conversation with Chloe Bayliss, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Cornish Lithium PLC - https://pod.fo/e/237162 University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on energy and natural resources (renewables): https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/energyandnaturalresources/ University of Exeter Career Zone sector page Earth Resources:https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/earthresources/  Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/ Green Futures Solutions blog article on sustainability and mining: https://greenfuturessolutions.com/news/sustainability-and-the-need-for-mining/ Gov UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  Action Plan: 2022-2025: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63d418638fa8f5188ae8f77b/beis-sme-action-plan-2022-to-2025.pdf UN sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another podcast here. It's called Money Mondays and is made by our colleagues at the Prison Radio Association.In this episode Zak & Emma are looking at CVs - What they are, why they are useful and how to create an effective one. It can be daunting putting a CV together, particularly if you might have large gaps due to stints in prison. Zak is here to tell you how he navigated this and Emma has some general tips on how to make your CV stand out and what to include on there.USEFUL LINKS:Clean SlateQuids In MagazineUnlock - CV GapsUnlock - DisclosureQuids in - Job Readiness QuizCV ExampleCV Writing TipsIf you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...

In this episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant shares top tips and ideas for inspiration to help you to think of your next steps.   Useful links: Explore options with your degree by visiting the What can I do with my degree? webpages. Explore different sector and occupations  Help with researching  career options   Help with researching sectors and employers  Attend one of our guidance sessions including ‘Get started with thinking about careers', ‘Research your career options and ideas' and ‘Discover your strengths to find a job that suits you'. Book via Handshake

At some point as a student, you've probably been asked ‘what are you going to do when you graduate?'. It can be a daunting question and it's ok not to know. In this episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Careers Consultant, shares tips and advice on how to answer this question and explores what you can do to be a proactive explorer, developing your self-awareness and skills. Useful Links: Green Consultants Attending skills sessions such as Problem Solving, Networking Skills, Presentation Skills. These also count towards the Exeter Award, our employability achievement award. Volunteering with the Students' Guild or Students' Union. Future 17 Grand Challenges

In this week's episode, Rachel Coombes, Employability and Career Consultant speaks with Jasmine Thomas-Campbell, a current PhD student, about her journey to studying for a PhD. Jasmine shares what led her to pursue a PhD, how she found and applied for the right opportunity and why transferable skills really matter. Useful Links: Choosing postgraduate study webpage (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/pgstudy/) Help with applying for Postgraduate Study (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithapplyingforpostgraduatestudy/) Book onto skills sessions via Handshake including: Personal Resilience; Time and Stress Management and Networking Skills.  Find a PHD website (https://www.findaphd.com/)

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

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.  

Staffing giant president Christophe Catoir of Adecco got an early start at the firm as an intern. He's had a front-row seat to how work has evolved since. He shares the insights from the firm's annual skilling report, giving compelling statistics on the percent of workers globally trained in AI so far and what's needed to keep workers both engaged and employed as upskilling cycles accelerate. He also shares his thoughts on how leaders in remote and hybrid workplaces will need to re-evaluate how they coach and train teams, how apprenticeship thinking can help, and how his own career journey has changed him as a leader. This interview was recorded in January 2025 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. About this podcast: Adecco: https://www.adecco-jobs.com/ Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/christophe-catoir-Adecco-upskilling-ai-jobs Related Podcasts: Adam Grant: Future leaders won't succeed without this key trait https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buVVIpttzUA How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP's Chief Economist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShvNPomJ4mE&t=508s

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/

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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.

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:

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 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."

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.

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 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.

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.