Ryan Craig

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!

Ryan Craig, Managing Director of University Ventures and author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, discusses the rising costs of traditional higher education and explores alternative education models like boot camps and apprenticeships. He highlights the skills gap in the digital economy, the concept of last mile training programs, and the evolution of alternative education models that prioritize real-life job skills over traditional college degrees.

Erin Mote and Maureen Tracy Mooney discuss teacher apprenticeships, while Ryan Craig explores apprenticeships in tech. The podcast covers the challenges and benefits of apprenticeships, the crisis in college education, launching pad programs for students, and a comparison of apprenticeship programs worldwide. It delves into the difference between internships and apprenticeships and highlights the importance of apprenticeships in various sectors.

Expert Ryan Craig explores the benefits of apprenticeships as an alternative to expensive college education. Discusses the shifting landscape of workforce development and the potential for earning while learning. Highlights the advantages of apprenticeships in bridging the skills gap and addressing student loan debt and underemployment. Encourages younger generations to consider diversified career paths and alternative education options.

Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation, joins The Realignment to discuss the importance of apprenticeships in creating economic opportunity. They explore the difference between workforce development and apprenticeships and reimagine higher education as an apprenticeship service provider. The limitations of the university system are addressed, and the need for investment in education and a stronger earning and learning infrastructure is highlighted.