Going All In on Providing Viable Pathways Through Apprenticeship
Release Date: 12/02/2024
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. ...
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Examining Alternative Higher Education Pathways
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Kathleen deLaski, Founder and Board Chair of the Education Design Lab, which works with colleges, states, and employers to design shorter, more targeted forms of higher education. Together, they discuss Kathleen’s new book, Who Needs College Anymore?, and where apprenticeships fit in; policy and political barriers in the current higher education and apprenticeship funding landscape; and much more. Preorder Kathleen’s book, coming out Feb. 25, at . Music by from . Sound Effect from .
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A New Partnership for Improving Student and Teacher Development in Louisiana
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Laura Roussel, Chief Academic Officer for Teaching and Learning in in Louisiana; Dr. Tamika Duplessis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at ; and Dr. Joshua Barnett, Chief Executive Officer for the . Together, they discuss promoting student equity and academic success in underserved communities, how their organizations are supporting teachers’ professional development, a recent grant awarded in partnership with Reach University, and much more. Music by from . Sound Effect from .
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Going All In on Providing Viable Pathways Through Apprenticeship
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC), and Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. Together, they discuss differing career pathways for young people, key findings from recent research from both organizations, the apprenticeship “knowledge gap,” how apprenticeships compare to traditional education pathways in terms of career readiness and skills development, how industry and business can connect students to apprenticeship opportunities and provide equal opportunities, and much more. ...
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Bonus Episode: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024
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In this bonus episode, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of four outstanding leaders in the space, as well as insights into their apprenticeship programs. They are Sai Pachava from ApprenticePath; Aaron Linson from the Blind Institute of Technology; Amanda Wells from the Naval Shipyard Institute; and Lisa Johnson from FHI 360. Music by from .
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Closing the Healthcare Talent Gap Through Apprenticeship
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Chad Rountree, CEO of Propel America. Together, they discuss why apprenticeship is one of the most viable career pathways for careers in healthcare, how apprenticeship benefits young people and employers, the launch of a new Propel model in 2025, and much more. Music by from . Sound Effect from .
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Opportunities in Skilled Trades in Northern Virginia
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Paul D. Steiner, the Administrator for Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adult and Community Education (ACE); and Joseph Wolfe, an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor for FCPS ACE and an Electrical Construction and Engineering Instructor at FCPS’ Edison Academy. Together, they discuss FCPS ACE’s apprenticeship program and the impact it has had on the community. Paul and Joseph break down current and future growth opportunities for the skilled trades and what that positive outlook means for FCPS ACE’s...
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Approaches for Apprenticeship Management, Support, and Retention
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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with two Reach University superstars: Ko Kim, Senior Vice President of Candidate Affairs, and Gene Lee, Chief Operations Officer and Head of Candidate Affairs. Together, they talk about the challenges working adult learners face in apprenticeship program and how to overcome those challenges, finding the right support systems to keep apprentices engaged, key strategies to improve apprentice retention, and much more. Music by from . Sound Effect from .
info_outlineIn this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC), and Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. Together, they discuss differing career pathways for young people, key findings from recent research from both organizations, the apprenticeship “knowledge gap,” how apprenticeships compare to traditional education pathways in terms of career readiness and skills development, how industry and business can connect students to apprenticeship opportunities and provide equal opportunities, and much more.
Connect with SCC at www.skilledcareers.org, and check out the Skills Jam at www.skillsjam.com.
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Check out these SkillsUSA initiatives and resources:
The Drive to 65 Strategic Plan
SkillsUSA National Signing Day
The SkillsUSA Advantage Report
Apprenticeship Week Success Stories
SkillsUSA Flyer for National Apprenticeship Week
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