Best J Alssid Associates Podcasts (2024)

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Lisa Schumacher on Workforce Development at McDonald's 29:29

3h ago29:29

29:29

Lisa Schumacher, Director of Education Strategies and Workforce Policy at McDonald's Corporation, shares her professional journey and the innovative workforce development practices embedded in the Archways to Opportunity program. Lisa discusses the importance of non-traditional career pathways and how McDonald's is providing a range of education op…

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Amy Williams: Bridging Education & Career through Dual Enrollment 32:05

14d ago32:05

32:05

Amy Williams, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), joins us to discuss the transformative power of dual enrollment in bridging the gap between secondary and postsecondary education and industry needs. With over two decades of experience across various educational sectors, Amy shares her insights…

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David Hernandez: Building Skills in Electronics Manufacturing 32:12

25d ago32:12

32:12

David Hernandez is Vice President of Education at IPC, a global industry association for electronics manufacturing. David shares his journey from a family of educators to leading workforce training and certification programs at IPC. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities in the electronics manufacturing industry, the importance…

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Scaling Impact: Merit America's Success Story 27:30

1M ago27:30

27:30

Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber-Staehelin are the co-founders of Merit America, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. The conversation delves into the challenges and successes of Merit America, exploring how their innovative coaching and financia…

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Building Opportunity through Apprenticeships with John Colborn 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

John Colborn is Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing apprenticeships as a viable pathway to expand opportunities for American workers and employers. John shares his extensive background in workforce development and his holistic view of economic opportunity, emphasizing the importance of educ…

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Ron Stefanski on Upskilling the Workforce 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

Ron Stefanski is host of the DisruptED podcast and Chief Community Affairs Officer for the Alliance for Adult Education Foundation. Ron shares his extensive experience in leveraging education technology to revolutionize learning and career opportunities, particularly highlighting his pioneering work with McDonald's to launch the impactful Archways …

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M&A in Higher Ed with Yves Salomon-Fernández 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández is President of Urban College of Boston. With a rich background that spans multiple roles across community colleges and a senior position at Southern New Hampshire University, Yves brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in navigating the complex landscape of educational institutions. She shares her unique perspective…

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Albert Lewis, Jr.: A Learner-Centered Approach to Higher Ed 26:04

3M ago26:04

26:04

Dr. Albert Lewis, Jr. is the Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President at Northwest State Community College. Al shares his unique journey into the field and his innovative approach to aligning institutional strategies with student, community, and workforce needs. He discusses the challenges community colleges face in a post-COVID world, including…

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Chike Aguh on Workforce Development Strategies for the Future 33:51

4M ago33:51

33:51

Chike Aguh is a trailblazer in workforce innovation, currently serving as Senior Advisor with The Project on Workforce at Harvard. He previously served as inaugural Chief Innovation Officer at the US Department of Labor under President Biden. Drawing upon his unique cross-sector experience, Chike shares his insights on the key problems and opportun…

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AI and the Future of Higher Ed: Insights from Paul LeBlanc 38:14

4M ago38:14

38:14

Paul LeBlanc is President of Southern New Hampshire University. Over 20 years, he has led SNHU’s explosive growth, expanding access to over 250,000 students, to become the largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in the U.S. Paul shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence and the rise of tools like ChatGPT will bring deep sh…

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Davis Jenkins on Navigating the Future of Community Colleges 27:24

5M ago27:24

27:24

Davis Jenkins is senior research scholar at the Community College Research Center and a research professor at Columbia University's Teachers College. With over four decades of experience in enhancing education and employment outcomes, Jenkins shares his insights on redesigning community colleges and the implementation of guided pathways. His work f…

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Innovative Healthcare Workforce Strategies with MJ Ryan 26:43

5M ago26:43

26:43

MJ Ryan is Vice President for Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity at Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in Massachusetts. She shares her transformative journey from a direct healthcare role to a pioneering position in workforce development. The discussion explores how MJ’s innovative strategies and collaborative, cross-…

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Marlena Sessions on Employment Gaps in a Tech Economy 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

In the opening episode of Season 2, we speak with Marlena Sessions, the director of NOVAWorks, the renowned non-profit employment and training agency in Silicon Valley. Marlena shares her extensive experience in workforce development, and emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative approaches, and customer-focused services to ad…

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Exploring AI, Tech, and Workforce Education with Paul Fain 35:58

7M ago35:58

35:58

Paul Fain is a journalist and the creator of The Job. In this year-end episode, Paul discusses workforce education and training, with a focus on sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and tech. He shares the impact of policies like the CHIPS Act on job opportunities, especially for low-income workers, and the role of community colleges in workforc…

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Strategic Growth in Online Learning with Jill Buban 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

Jill Buban is Chief Growth Officer at Arizona State University's EdPlus. Buban discusses the challenges and innovations in digital education and online learning, and shares her insights on creating scalable digital teaching models, forming strategic partnerships with corporations like Starbucks and Uber, and adapting online education strategies acr…

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Yigal Kerszenbaum: Investing in Workforce Innovation 27:26

7M ago27:26

27:26

Yigal Kerszenbaum is the founding managing partner of JFFVentures. JFF Ventures is an impact fund committed to investing in early-stage startups that are building innovative, tech-based solutions for worker economic advancement. In his role, Yigal has overall oversight of JFF’s innovative finance and investment strategy. During our conversation, Yi…

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Scaling Microcredentials with Kelvin Bentley 31:26

8M ago31:26

31:26

Kelvin Bentley is the program manager of Texas Credentials for the Future, an innovative initiative within the University of Texas System that is funded by the UT System and the Strada Education Foundation. The initiative includes an extensive partnership with Coursera that offers microcredentials from tech leaders such as Meta, IBM and Google and …

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Rollie Wesen on Transformational Culinary Education 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

Rollie Wesen is Executive Director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation and a professor at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in Providence, Rhode Island. The Foundation supports culinary education through community-based culinary training networks, with a particular focus on workforce development. Rollie also teaches culinary labs and academics at JWU's …

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Adriana Dawson on Driving Social Impact at Verizon 26:48

9M ago26:48

26:48

Adriana Dawson oversees Verizon’s Strategic and Social Impact programming across the eastern U.S. She leads and expands Verizon’s partnership network, community investments, and collaborates up and across the business supporting regional and national initiatives. She also serves as a Global Lead for SOMOS, an enterprise-wide Employee Resource Group…

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Building a Skills-Based Ecosystem with Jamai Blivin 20:10

9M ago20:10

20:10

Jamai Blivin is founder and CEO of Innovate+Educate, a nonprofit focused on big system change to create new employment pathways for workers based on skills and competencies. She is also the author of the new book Status: Reversing Degrees of Discrimination, which argues for an emphasis on skills over degrees when seeking talent. Jamai discusses her…

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Work Forces Trailer 1:44

10M ago1:44

1:44

Learn more about this brand-new show from your hosts, Julian Alssid and Kaitlin LeMoine. Make sure you subscribe to Work Forces so you are all set when the show premieres soon! Please follow, rate, and review Work Forces on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow Kaitlin and Julian on LinkedIn.…

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Lisa Schumacher on Workforce Development at McDonald's 29:29

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Amy Williams: Bridging Education & Career through Dual Enrollment 32:05

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David Hernandez: Building Skills in Electronics Manufacturing 32:12

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Scaling Impact: Merit America's Success Story 27:30

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Building Opportunity through Apprenticeships with John Colborn 28:52

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Ron Stefanski on Upskilling the Workforce 30:12

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M&A in Higher Ed with Yves Salomon-Fernández 38:21

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Albert Lewis, Jr.: A Learner-Centered Approach to Higher Ed 26:04

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Chike Aguh on Workforce Development Strategies for the Future 33:51

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AI and the Future of Higher Ed: Insights from Paul LeBlanc 38:14

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Davis Jenkins on Navigating the Future of Community Colleges 27:24

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Innovative Healthcare Workforce Strategies with MJ Ryan 26:43

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Marlena Sessions on Employment Gaps in a Tech Economy 30:57

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Exploring AI, Tech, and Workforce Education with Paul Fain 35:58

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Strategic Growth in Online Learning with Jill Buban 25:16

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Yigal Kerszenbaum: Investing in Workforce Innovation 27:26

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Scaling Microcredentials with Kelvin Bentley 31:26

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Rollie Wesen on Transformational Culinary Education 32:36

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Adriana Dawson on Driving Social Impact at Verizon 26:48

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Building a Skills-Based Ecosystem with Jamai Blivin 20:10

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Work Forces Trailer 1:44

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