Advancing Healthcare Workforce Development with H-CAP – Part Two
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Joe chats with Madeline Boehm, Program Manager of Registered Apprenticeship at H-CAP; Terrie Ridgeway-Olmos, Assistant Director, Workforce Planning & Development, at SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West; Janet Cloke, Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Idaho; and Angela Baker, Business Development and Marketing Manager at the Special School District of St. Louis County’s Adult Education Department. Together, they discuss healthcare...
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Advancing Healthcare Workforce Development with H-CAP – Part One
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Joe and Kiko chat with Madeline Boehm, Program Manager of Registered Apprenticeship at H-CAP; Julie Trott, Director of the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Training Program at SpecialtyCare; Dr. Johaun Jackson, Director of Nursing Education Research and Development at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation; and Laura Hopkins, Executive Director of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi Employer Training & Education Fund. Together, they discuss healthcare regulation’s impact...
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Introducing the International Center for the Apprenticeship Degree and ICAD 2025
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Eric Dunker, Founding Executive Director for the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree at Reach University; Tom Bewick, British educationalist, consultant, policy advisor, journalist, and academic and a senior advisor at Reach University; and Jane Hadfield, an award-winning leader and National Lead for Talent for Care at NHS England. Together, they discuss Reach’s newest venture, the establishment of the International Center for the Apprenticeship Degree; the agenda and goals of the ICAD2025 event; why it’s important...
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Transforming State-Level Apprenticeship in Colorado
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Denise Miller, Ed.D., director of Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Together, they discuss the advantages of state-level administration for employers and apprentices, how Apprenticeship Colorado has adapted the registered apprenticeship framework to address the state’s specific workforce needs and economic priorities, how Colorado’s state-administered system supports the expansion of apprenticeship into new fields, and much more. Music by...
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Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities Surrounding Incarceration
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Akua Amaning, Director of Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress. Together, they discuss why apprenticeship and job training opportunities are important for incarcerated individuals, obstacles that formerly incarcerated individuals face when returning to their communities, why the general public should be supportive of job and apprenticeship opportunities for incarcerated individuals, and much more. Key resources from this episode: Stand Together article: Center for American Progress article: Music by...
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Youth Apprenticeship: An Essential Pathway for America’s Next Generation
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Brent Parton, President of CareerWise; Christopher Grant, Product Designer at Mastercard and CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship alumnus; and Jennifer Kral, Director of Alternative Licensure at Morgan County School District in Colorado. Together, they discuss the immense value of youth apprenticeship in the U.S., particularly for folks like Chris; how youth apprenticeship is an effective answer for filling workforce gaps; misconceptions about teacher apprenticeships; what could be on the horizon for apprenticeship in the U.S.; and much more....
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Overcoming Apprenticeship and Workforce Development Challenges in the Big Apple
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe speaks with Greg Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC). Together, they discuss NYCETC’s mission, how the coalition is tackling the city's unique workforce development challenges, and its efforts to close skills gaps in emerging industries—such as artificial intelligence—through initiatives like apprenticeships. Music by from . Sound Effect from .
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Joe’s Trip to Germany: Insights and Reactions from Apprenticeship Thought Leaders
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko welcome back Ben Wildavsky, visiting fellow at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and Paul Fain, a seasoned journalist focused on the intersection of education and work. Together, they discuss Joe’s recent trip to Germany, where he gained invaluable insights into the apprenticeship landscape in the country. Ben and Paul offer their reactions, leading to a discussion on varying apprenticeship models and approaches, including where the U.S. continues to fall short of its European counterparts. Music by from . ...
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Driving Development in American Apprenticeship
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Dr. Robert Lerman, Chairman of the Board for Apprenticeships for America, and John Colborn, Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America. Together, they discuss the state of play on U.S. apprenticeship in 2025, where the U.S. stands with youth apprenticeship and apprenticeship degrees, the potential for law enforcement and other public sector apprenticeships, driving policy change that supports apprenticeship growth, and much more. Music by from . Sound Effect from .
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New Year, Evolving Developments in Apprenticeship
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Anna Fontus, Program Officer at ECMC Foundation; Laura Love, Senior Vice President at Strada Education Foundation; Michael Horn, Education Author, Speaker, and Co-Founder and Distinguished Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation; and Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Together, they discuss each of their top three developments in apprenticeship in 2024, as well as their top three developments to watch for in 2025. This episode was recorded in December 2024. ...
info_outlineIn this fourth bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 gives the floor to its marketing partners. These leaders in the apprenticeship space support not only the podcast but apprenticeship initiatives across the U.S. Serving as the voices of these organizations are Stephanie Curtis, Executive Director of Teacher Apprentice Sponsor Coaching and Collaboration, or TASCC LLC; Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association; and Carlon Howard, Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of the Equity Institute.
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