Rethinking Higher Education and Workforce Development

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jamie Merisotis, CEO of the Lumina Foundation, about the evolving landscape of work and education in the age of artificial intelligence. As industries rapidly adopt AI technologies, Jamie shares insights on how human work is transforming and the crucial role of credentialing in ensuring economic prosperity. The conversation highlights the importance of redefining educational goals to include not only degrees but also valuable credentials that align with the demands of the modern workforce. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping professions, why empathy and human skills remain essential, and how Lumina Foundation's ambitious goal aims to have 75% of the U.S. workforce equipped with meaningful credentials by 2040. This episode is a must-listen for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of work and education.

• (00:00) Introduction and Key Questions
• (02:29) AI's Rapid Adoption and Implications
• (07:38) Future of Work and Job Displacement
• (10:58) Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
• (13:19) Higher Education's Role in the AI Era
• (18:22) Redesigning Higher Education
• (23:14) Lumina Foundation's Future Goals
• (26:38) Conclusion and Acknowledgements

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• Jamie Merisotis LinkedIn
• Lumina Foundation
• New Lumina Vision
• Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines
• Diverse Teams Smart Tools Blog
• National Council for Workforce Education