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Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Breaking Barriers to Workforce Participation with Jane Oates

Oct 8, 2024
27:42

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jane Oates, senior policy advisor at Working Nation, for her third (fridge-magnet-earning) appearance on the show. Jane and Mike dive deep into workforce development, education, and the role of technology in shaping the future of work. We discuss Working Nation's "Breaking Barriers" series, the challenges of implementing new technologies in education and workforce development, and strategies for encouraging employee upskilling and AI literacy.


Key takeaways:

  1. Employers should provide time and opportunities for employees to explore and learn new technologies, including AI, in the workplace.
  2. Diversity in all forms, including diversity of thought and experience, is crucial for innovation and problem-solving in the workforce.
  3. Short-term credentials and stackable certificates can provide accessible pathways for career advancement, especially for those who may not pursue traditional college degrees.


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