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Work In Progress

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Workforce Development
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AI Impact On Workforce

The nature of work is changing rapidly and dramatically. Advances in technology are eliminating some jobs, transforming others, and, in some cases, creating jobs we never even imagined. In WorkingNation’s weekly podcast Work in Progress, we speak with leaders in business, education, government, and nonprofits about what’s being done to train and reskill American men and women to ensure they can co... more

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In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, we’re talking about the critical role paid and unpaid home caregiving workers play in our society, and the economic, physical, and emotional toll they face on a daily basis. Importantly, we talk about ... more

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Dr. Angela Jackson joins me fresh off the Win-Win Workplace Summit in Chicago. The Summit, co-founded by Jackson and Jamai Blivin, brought together business leaders from around the country to discuss h... more

In this episode of Work in Progress, I’m joined by Casie Wise, senior program manager for the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), a nonprofit advocating and advancing comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American India... more

In this episode of Work in Progress, we discuss the impact of closing the digital divide, how it can connect learners, workers, and jobseekers to new opportunities for economic mobility, and how it could can new jobs around the country.

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Recent Guests

Jamie Merisotis
President and CEO of Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation
Episode: ‘Education should remain accessible, valuable, and align with today’s workforce needs’
Jane Swift
President of Education at Work and former governor of Massachusetts
Education at Work
Episode: Work-based learning can better prepare college students for the workforce
Dr. Yelda T. Uhls
Founding CEO of the Center for Scholars and Storytellers
Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA
Episode: Gen Z says the job market and the high coast of education are standing in the way of the American Dream
Bijal Shah
CEO of Guild
Guild
Episode: Employer-paid education benefits can attract and retain talent
Jane Oates
Senior Policy Advisor to Working Nation
Working Nation
Episode: By the numbers: The economics of the immigrant workforce
Marni Baker Stein
Chief Content Officer for Coursera
Coursera
Episode: AI skills are a ‘must-have,’ but employers want more
John Colborn
Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America
Apprenticeships for America
Episode: Making the case for more apprenticeships in America
Gary Shapiro
CEO and Vice Chairman of the Consumer Technology Association
Consumer Technology Association
Episode: CES 2025: AI is transforming the workforce, but it’s not the only tech we should be watching
Josh Wright
Executive Vice President of Growth at Lightcast
Lightcast
Episode: Needed steps to head off a labor shortage in the U.S.

Host

Ramona Schindelheim
Editor-in-Chief of Working Nation, specializing in workforce issues and the future of work.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • A favorite!

    No matter the subject, I always walk away from every episode having learned something new! Ramona has insightful and educational conversations, that will leave you wanting more! I love this show.

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    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful conversations that provide valuable knowledge and actionable strategies for workforce development.
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National service: Developing skills and finding purpose while helping communities thrive
Q: What are you working with and are you serving the members? Are you serving the community in those areas?
AmeriCorps focuses on community impact, member benefit, and societal benefit, often engaging in educational and health-related support.
National service: Developing skills and finding purpose while helping communities thrive
Q: How are you participating in communities? What are people doing to help conserve our lands and waters?
AmeriCorps members engage in environmental stewardship, including conservation work and climate-related initiatives.
National service: Developing skills and finding purpose while helping communities thrive
Q: When someone does sign up through AmeriCorps, what are the benefits for them?
Members receive a living allowance, education awards, training, and may accelerate their career paths with certifications.
National service: Developing skills and finding purpose while helping communities thrive
Q: How do you connect those volunteers, those members of AmeriCorps, how do you connect them to what's needed in the community?
AmeriCorps relies on state commissions to identify local needs, ensuring that members are serving where they are most needed.
Increasing the number of diverse startups begins with changes in the VC industry
Q: What is SomosVC doing to change that percentage of Latinos and Latinas in the industry?
We are approaching it from three pillars: community, opportunity, and education, including mentorship programs and fellowships.

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Conversations with industry leaders focused on the evolving landscape of work and the significant shifts brought by technological advances. Key themes include economic mobility, the role of education in workforce development, and innovative job training solutions. Insights from diverse guests highlight various aspects of career readiness, including the significance of employer-paid education benefits, apprenticeships, and the challenges facing underrepresented groups, including immigrants and women in the job market. The podcast uniquely emphasizes the importance of accessibility to education while addressing contemporary challenges such as the impact of generative AI in the workplace and the critical need to improve the recognition of skil... more

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2. Jane Swift
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