Learning Unboxed 257. Industrial Partnerships as Positive Disrupters with Kasondra Wilson
Jan 6, 2025
Kasondra Wilson, Human Capital Manager at Deloitte, champions education-industry partnerships for workforce development. She shares insights on attracting industry partners and the importance of real-world projects in enhancing student learning. Kasondra discusses how Deloitte's initiatives empower students with essential skills while promoting generational shifts in workplace values. The conversation also highlights the need for educators to foster meaningful collaborations, ensuring that students align their careers with their personal values.
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Deloitte's Consulting Project with Students
- Deloitte delivered a fake consulting project focused on cryptocurrency and virtual reality to students.
- Students worked through client delivery on a business case, showing significant learning and transformation.
Students Linking Tech to Social Impact
- Students used AI to tackle meaningful societal problems, like racial bias in healthcare.
- This reflects a trend where technology education is linked to social impact by young learners.
Generational Shift Toward Purpose at Work
- Gen Z and millennials prioritize working in places that make a meaningful impact.
- They are empowered to decline jobs that lack purpose and seek purposeful career paths.