Fortune Favors the Bold - The Official Mastercard Podcast Reskilling: Good for Workers…and Companies, too
Dec 12, 2018
Explore the transformative shift from traditional employee training to company-supported reskilling initiatives. Hear inspiring stories, like a former miner retraining colleagues for tech careers, highlighting the economic revival of communities. Learn about programs designed to help mid-career professionals successfully relaunch their careers with managerial support. Discover how fostering a culture of continuous learning benefits both individuals and organizations, driving growth and innovation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
From Miners to Software Developers
- Rusty Justice transformed Pikeville's coal mining community by retraining laid-off miners as software developers.
- BitSource, his company, successfully trained former miners who now code full-time while earning coal mining-level salaries.
Shift in Employer Investment Mindset
- Employers are realizing investing in workers' skills benefits both employees and companies.
- The old mindset of seeing turnover as just a business cost is no longer viable in today's labor market.
Career Growth Through Upskilling
- Maria Theo started in customer support at Wistia and moved into marketing through company-supported upskilling.
- Her deep product knowledge makes her a more authentic and effective marketer.