Students today, leaders tomorrow: Skills you should be teaching in your classroom with Noam Bonkowski and Vladimir Noda

You know that preparing students for the contemporary workforce looks dramatically different than it did even a few years ago. Today’s students need to be prepared to succeed in an even more demanding environment. 

We sat down with two educators (Noam Bonkowski and Vladimir Noda) to talk about today’s workforce demands and how you can make sure your students are prepared. 

Noam is a CTE teacher, work-based learning (WBL) coordinator, and Project Management Professional in Queens, NY. In his role, he creates a classroom that models a professional PMO work environment, all while teaching project management foundations and key business skills. He certifies his students using the PMI Project Management Ready certification program. Noam also extends his influence beyond the classroom in his role as WBL coordinator. He fosters partnerships with businesses and develops opportunities for students to work as interns for key work experience and educational credit. 

Vladimir is an enthusiastic educator, instructional coach, and advocate for business education with over a decade of experience enhancing student success. Throughout his career, he has assisted countless students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) exam. As an instructional coach, he is dedicated to building a top-tier business program and enhancing his school’s presence through strategic marketing efforts. With a dynamic approach to curriculum development and certification preparation, Vladimir aims to empower educators with the tools and strategies necessary to boost student achievement, expand their programs, and cultivate future business leaders. 

In this episode, we talk with Noam and Vladimir all about skills needed for the managers of tomorrow’s workforce. We discuss everything from soft skills, classroom architecture, the role of certification, helping students practice their abilities in real-world scenarios, and inclusivity for marginalized students. Whether you’re focusing on project management, communication, or an entrepreneurial mindset, we know you’ll learn something to help your students master the skills required of tomorrow’s business leaders.

Learn more about our episode sponsors: The PMI Project Management Ready certification and Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification programs. 

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