Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author of "Apprentice Nation", dives into the future of education and workforce alignment. He shares his journey from law to online learning, emphasizing the need for sustainable business models in education. Ryan tackles the disconnect between higher ed and the job market, spotlighting apprenticeships as vital pathways. He also explores how AI is transforming workforce expectations and the importance of skill-based training. Expect a mix of personal anecdotes and sharp insights!
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Early Online Education
In 1998, while at Yale, Ryan Craig worked with Peter Price on an online university for NBC.
This experience established Craig as an expert in online education, leading him to work at Columbia and launch Fathom.
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Fathom's Failure
Fathom, a consortium of leading universities, aimed to be a platform for authoritative knowledge.
Its lack of a viable business model led to its downfall, despite its impressive academic network.
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Bridgepoint's Success
After Fathom, Craig joined Warburg Pincus and invested in Bridgepoint Education, a for-profit online university.
Bridgepoint successfully went public within five years, proving the potential of for-profit online education.
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Ryan Craig's "College Disrupted" examines the changing landscape of higher education, focusing on the growing disconnect between traditional degree programs and the needs of the modern workforce. The book explores the rise of competency-based education and the increasing demand for practical skills. It argues for a more flexible and adaptable approach to learning, better aligned with the evolving requirements of employers. Craig's analysis challenges traditional higher education models and proposes innovative solutions to address the skills gap. The book serves as a call to action for universities and policymakers to embrace change and prepare students for the realities of the 21st-century job market.
Apprentice Nation
Ryan Craig
In "Apprentice Nation," Ryan Craig makes a compelling case for apprenticeships as a viable and effective alternative to traditional higher education. He argues that the "earn and learn" model offers a stronger and fairer pathway to economic opportunity, particularly for those who may not be well-served by traditional college degrees. Craig explores the successful apprenticeship models in other countries and proposes strategies for scaling apprenticeships in the United States. He emphasizes the importance of employer engagement and the need for innovative intermediaries to bridge the gap between education and employment. The book offers a practical and optimistic vision for a more equitable and effective workforce development system.
A New U
Ryan Craig
In "A New U," Ryan Craig explores alternative pathways to career success, focusing on faster and more affordable options than traditional four-year college degrees. The book highlights the growing importance of last-mile training programs, such as bootcamps and income-share agreements. It emphasizes the need for practical skills and real-world experience, arguing that these are often more valuable than traditional academic credentials in today's job market. Craig's analysis challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding higher education and proposes innovative solutions to address the rising costs and declining relevance of traditional college degrees. The book offers a compelling case for a more flexible and outcome-oriented approach to education and career development.
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Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. Ryan also founded and built Wellspring, a national network of boarding schools and summer camps for overweight and obese children, adolescents, and young adults. He began his career at McKinsey & Co.
Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School.
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