Best Michael Levin Epstein Podcasts (2024)

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Forging Innovative Career Pathways Through Strategic Collaboration 30:44

2h ago30:44

30:44

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and new co-host Dr. Kiko Suarez, Reach University’s new Chief Impact Officer, chat with John Kelly, Executive Director of the Colorado Governor’s Commission on Community Service. Together, they discuss the importance of aligning workforce development and AmeriCorps; how John and his colleagues have shifted…

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Life-Saving Endothermic Technology with ColdVest’s Tracie Wagman 22:59

38m ago22:59

22:59

Michael chats with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVest. In this episode, Michael and Tracie discuss ColdVest and how it addresses the growing issue of heat-related deaths, the benefits of ColdVest and its endothermic technology, how Tracie sees ColdVest evolving in the future, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ColdVest, ColdVest.com.…

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Next-Level Robotics for Education with Hal Speed 32:57

2d ago32:57

32:57

In this episode, Michael chats with Hal Speed, Head of North America for Robotical. Together, they discuss Hal’s background and what brought him to Robotical; advancements with the company’s flagship product, Marty the Robot; the evolution of AI and machine learning in education; getting out ahead of challenges with employability in an increasingly…

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Evolving Solutions for the Classroom with Lisa Flint 16:18

16d ago16:18

16:18

In this episode, Michael chats with Lisa Flint, Director of Sales at OtterBusiness. Together, they discuss Otter’s Achiever and Defender series, how the company is evolving to serve the edtech space and beyond, an innovative new Otter product, and much more. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay

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Dissecting the Narrative on Higher Education and Apprenticeship in the U.S. 43:09

16d ago43:09

43:09

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Jamie Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation; an internationally recognized leader in higher education, philanthropy, and public policy whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other high-profile outlets; and author of America Needs Talent a…

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VR, AR, and Immersive Classroom Tech with Glenn Collins 31:50

22d ago31:50

31:50

In this episode, Michael chats with Glenn Collins, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Umety. Together, they discuss Umety’s history and background, the value of virtual and augmented reality in education, the company’s innovations for K–12 education, how schools are utilizing technology in the classroom today, and much more. Catch Glenn and Umety…

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A Strategic Approach to Edtech Innovation with Emily Cook 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, Michael chats with Emily Cook, Vice President of Educational Services at Bluum. Together, they discuss Bluum’s mission and how that drives impact in education, the company’s strategic approach to education technology, edtech trends—including funding, AI, and esports—and much more. Catch Emily and Bluum at ISTE Live in Denver, June …

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Uncovering Emerging Apprenticeships 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Shari Franey, Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton-Ryker; Jennifer John, Early Childhood Education Instructor and Grant Coordinator for the Childcare Apprenticeship Program at Harford Community College in Maryland; Dr. Sandy Gibson, Professor of Online Counselor Education at The College of New Je…

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NCAD Highlights: Marjorie Ringrose, Director of Education, Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation 18:30

29d ago18:30

18:30

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Marjorie Ringrose, Director of E…

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NCAD Highlights: Ross Lohr, Managing Director, Accelerate the Future 17:54

1M ago17:54

17:54

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Ross Lohr, Managing Director of …

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NCAD Highlights: Taylor White, Director, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship & Postsecondary Pathways for Youth 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Taylor White, Director of the Pa…

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NCAD Highlights: Katherine Keegan, Director, Office of the Future of Work, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Katherine Keegan, Director of th…

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NCAD Highlights: Kristi Kirschner, Founder, Gateway Education Partners 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

In this bonus episode short, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published earlier in 2024 on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this short, Joe and Liz chat with Kristi Kirschner, Founder of Gat…

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NCAD Highlights: Eric Dunker, Executive Director, NCAD 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

In this mini bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 revisits the bonus episode published in April on the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, which was created to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. In this portion of that bonus episode, Joe and Liz chat with Eric Dunker, Exe…

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Bonus Episode: Highlighting Our Marketing Partners 12:27

1M ago12:27

12:27

In this fourth bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 gives the floor to its marketing partners. These leaders in the apprenticeship space support not only the podcast but apprenticeship initiatives across the U.S. Serving as the voices of these organizations are Stephanie Curtis, Executive Director of Teacher Apprentice Sponsor Coaching and Collaborati…

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The Intersection of Higher Ed and Apprenticeship Degrees – Part Two 52:53

1M ago52:53

52:53

In the second of Apprenticeship 2.0’s two-part series on institutions of higher education and apprenticeship degrees, Joe and Liz chat with Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts, and Dr. Liz Qualman, Director of Teacher Education at Colorado Mountain College. Together, they discuss the U.S. Department of Labo…

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Battling the Overdose Epidemic in Rural America With the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s Libby Jones 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

In this episode, Michael chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Jones, Program Director of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s Overdose Prevention Initiative (OPI). Together, they discuss OPI’s mission, what they’re working on now, differences between rural and urban issues surrounding the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic, what’s happening at the feder…

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The Intersection of Higher Ed and Apprenticeship Degrees – Part One 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Char Perlas, Superintendent/President of the College of the Siskiyous; Eric Lugo, National Director of the College Renaissance Corps and Senior Advisor with City Colleges of Chicago; and John Lane, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Equity Initiatives, at SHEEO. Together, they discuss t…

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating Youth Apprenticeship Week 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

In this third bonus episode, coinciding with Youth Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of four stalwart leaders in the space, as well as insights into their apprenticeship programs and YAW events. They are Megan Boddy of UP Works in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jessica Matthews of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (based i…

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Optimizing Patient Relationship Management with TeleVox’s Vik Krishnan 23:41

2M ago23:41

23:41

Michael chats with Vik Krishnan, President of Televox. In this episode, Michael and Vik discuss how Vik became interested in and involved with healthcare technology, patient relationship management and how it differs from patient engagement, the use of AI in patient relationship management, other areas that TeleVox is helping in the healthcare fiel…

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State Business Executives Roundtable 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz hand the baton to Jeff Wasden, President and CEO of State Business Executives, for a roundtable discussion on how state executives from diverse industry sectors are advancing apprenticeships. Joining Jeff are Lorrie Trogden, President and CEO of the Arkansas Bankers Association; Becky Hultberg, Pre…

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The Role of Big Business in Advancing Apprenticeship 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Geoffrey Roche, inaugural North American Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers and National Healthcare Practice Advisor at Core Education PBC, and Dr. Nicholas D’Antonio, Workforce Development Strategist at Lockheed Martin and Industry Fellow from Jobs for the Future. …

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Bonus Episode: The National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree 2:06:40

3M ago2:06:40

2:06:40

In this bonus episode, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of several outstanding leaders working with the newly formed National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree to spearhead meaningful change at the intersection of apprenticeship, education, and workforce development. They are Eric Dunker, Executive Director of NCAD; Kristi Kirschner, Founde…

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From Classroom to White House: Evolution of Sustainability in Denver with LeeAnn Kittle 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

New Education Excellence host Michael Levin-Epstein chats with LeeAnn Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability for Denver Public Schools. Together, they discuss LeeAnn’s path to her current role, how she is driving innovation in sustainability at DPS, contributors—and barriers—to success in climate action in the district, how other districts ca…

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AI, Profitability, and the Future of Medicine with Access Healthcare’s Kumar Shwetabh 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

Michael chats with Kumar Shwetabh, President and Chief Growth Officer at Access Healthcare. In this episode, Michael and Kumar discuss the U.S. healthcare industry’s reluctance to adopt AI and advanced automation compared with other industries, why hospital operating margins are continuously sliding, how they can remain profitable without increasin…

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Protecting Health Systems from Cyber Attacks with Hyland’s Dylan Border 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

Michael chats with Dylan Border, Director of Cyber Security at Hyland, leading the company’s Cyber Security Operations and Governance and Risk and Compliance teams. In this episode, Michael and Dylan discuss the prevalence of cyber attacks in healthcare, several types of cyber attacks and how potential resulting shutdowns can be prevented, what to …

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Bridging the Divide Between College and Career 59:19

4M ago59:19

59:19

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Ben Wildavsky, a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia and author of The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials & Connections. Together, they discuss why the use of “liberal arts” might just be a branding problem, why college continues to offer value for aspiring pr…

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Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities in Health Care 49:25

4M ago49:25

49:25

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Karen Heyward-West, Executive Director, Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Health Care (BACH); Jaime Pearson, Talent Partnership Lead, Mountain Region, CommonSpirit Health; and Melana Howe, Resource Development/Corporate Liaison/Apprenticeships, Lake Region State College, North Dakota. Tog…

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Getting Out Ahead of Cyber Attacks with ESET’s Tony Anscombe 29:14

4M ago29:14

29:14

Michael chats with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss the motivation behind and nature of healthcare cyber attacks, the pros and cons of using AI in healthcare, protection in light of the prevalence of telehealth, the importance of threat intelligence and human expertise in preventing cyber a…

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AI Assurance: What It Is, and Why It Matters with HITRUST’s Jeremy Huval 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

Michael chats with Jeremy Huval, Chief Innovation Officer at HITRUST. In this episode, Michael and Jeremy discuss how HITRUST serves the healthcare industry; how the company is expanding into AI through its AI Assurance program; takeaways for buyers, users, and sellers of AI-enabled systems; and much more. This episode is sponsored by HITRUST, hitr…

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Greater Efficiency in Healthcare Data Security with rf IDEAS’ David Cottingham 19:17

4M ago19:17

19:17

Michael chats with David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS. In this episode, Michael and David discuss rf IDEAS’ background and mission, how the company provides efficiencies in data security for healthcare, how healthcare organizations can strengthen their data security practices, some major trends in healthcare data security, and much more. This …

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Healthcare Cybersecurity in Today’s Regulatory Environment with DigiCert’s Mike Nelson 23:46

5M ago23:46

23:46

Michael chats with Mike Nelson, Vice President of Digital Trust at DigiCert. In this episode, Michael and Mike discuss the latest cybersecurity regulations surrounding medical devices, how public key infrastructure (PKI) connects compliance and security to help medical device manufacturers meet those regulations, the meaning of “crypto-agility” and…

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How Apprenticeships Can Solve Critical Workforce Issues 48:15

5M ago48:15

48:15

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse, and Erik Leiden, Vice President of Research Programs at The Burning Glass Institute. Together, they discuss Multiverse and The Burning Glass Institute’s roles in the U.S. apprenticeship landscape, the latest joint research from these or…

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The Need for Better Headsets with Clear Choice’s Peter Goldstein and Ann Seigler 27:50

5M ago27:50

27:50

Michael chats with Peter Goldstein, Chief Revenue Officer, and Ann Seigler, Strategic Sales Executive, both at Clear Choice Headsets & Technology. In this episode, Michael, Peter, and Ann discuss the intersection of technological evolution and headset development, how headsets affect employee well-being and productivity, the challenges and needs of…

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Community Colleges: Key Conduits for Advancing Apprenticeship 48:27

5M ago48:27

48:27

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Julie Beggs, Dean of Workforce and Community Programs at Arapahoe Community College; Sandy Jones, Dean of the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Anne Arundel Community College; and Lori Margolin, Associate Vice President for the School of Continuing Education and …

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Diving Into Value-Based Care with Revelar Analytics’ Maria Nikol 21:42

5M ago21:42

21:42

Michael chats with Maria Nikol, CEO and founder of Revelar Analytics. In this episode, Michael and Maria discuss the genesis of Revelar Analytics, the evolution and impact of accountable care organizations and value-based care, price transparency as it relates to value-based care, strategies in implementing national-scale healthcare initiatives, th…

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Diving Deep into Apprenticeships with a True Expert 53:06

6M ago53:06

53:06

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Ryan Craig, Managing Director of Achieve Partners and Co-founder of nonprofit Apprenticeships for America. Joe and Ryan, who just released Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternatives to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, discuss Ryan’s inspiration for the bo…

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Where Radiology Imaging Meets AI with RamSoft’s Vijay Ramanathan 20:53

6M ago20:53

20:53

Michael chats with Vijay Ramanathan, co-founder and CEO of RamSoft, a healthcare imaging software provider. In this episode, Michael and Vijay discuss the development of RamSoft’s OmegaAI solution, how it’s changing the landscape of radiology imaging, helping healthcare providers overcome challenges with radiology imaging, improving workflow effici…

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Reflections on Apprenticeships in 2023 and What’s in Store for 2024? 37:44

7M ago37:44

37:44

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association; Mike Rogers, Arkansas’ first-ever Chief Workforce Officer; Jane Oates, Senior Advisor at WorkingNation; and Paul Fain, a journalist focused on the nexus between education and work. Each of the guests identifi…

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Raising the Bar with City-Based Apprenticeship Models 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Alexandra Davis, Vice Mayor of Miramar, Florida; Jackie Millet, Mayor of Lone Tree, Colorado; and Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director in the New York City Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development. Together, they discuss their cities’ apprenticeship models, how apprenticeships have…

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The Evolution of Enterprise Imaging with Apollo’s Kevin Stinson and Tom Coppa 26:34

7M ago26:34

26:34

Michael chats with Apollo Enterprise Imaging’s Kevin Stinson, Chief Revenue Officer, and Tom Coppa, Chief Product Officer. In this episode, Michael, Kevin, and Tom discuss challenges and needs related to implementing enterprise imaging, why healthcare providers need to be able to view all images on a single screen, the paradigm shift in enterprise …

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Bringing Drugs to Market the Smarter Way with VeriSIM Life’s Dr. Jo Varshney 19:57

7M ago19:57

19:57

Michael chats with Dr. Jo Varshney, Founder and CEO of VeriSIM Life, which aims to bring clarity to drug development through computational sciences rather than the existing trial and error experimentation approach. In this episode, Michael and Jo discuss how VeriSIM Life’s work brings better outcomes without redundant trials and subjecting animals …

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A New Generation of Apprenticeships in Technology 42:36

8M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Ankur Gopal, CEO of Interapt, and Richard Braden, Managing Director of Technology Apprenticeships at CompTIA. Together, they discuss the evolution of apprenticeships in the technology space, how their companies are innovating and rethinking the modern apprenticeship program, best practice…

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The Shifting State of Alabama Apprenticeships 34:43

8M ago34:43

34:43

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Josh Laney, the first Director of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship and leader of the AOA’s support of Alabama’s workforce development infrastructure. Together, they discuss the switch from a federally managed to a state-managed apprenticeship system; expanding the use of registered ap…

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 51:35

8M ago51:35

51:35

In this first-ever bonus episode, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship 2.0 shares the stories of eight outstanding leaders in the space, as well as insights into their respective apprenticeship programs and experiences. They are Joy Jamerson, Program Manager – Registered Apprenticeships, H-CAP; Christi McBride, Director, Hoo…

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Next-Level Supply Chain Management with Grapevine’s Luká Yancopoulos 23:18

8M ago23:18

23:18

Michael chats with Luká Yancopoulos, CEO of Grapevine, where he has been reshaping the healthcare supply chain since the company was founded in 2021. In this episode, Michael and Luká discuss how Grapevine is simplifying supply chain management in healthcare, eliminating intermediaries within the supply chain, saving clients significant time and co…

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Game-Changing Apprenticeship Models 1:05:29

8M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Liz chat with Patrick Combs, Vice President of Jobs for the Future and leader of the Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning; Noel Ginsburg, Founder of CareerWise; and Eric Dunker Founding Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer for the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree wi…

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Closing Workforce and Policy Gaps in Apprenticeships 54:41

9M ago54:41

54:41

In this episode, Joe and Liz chat with Briana Orozco, a full-time Dental Assistant and part-time Student; Maria Victoria Abrenica (now Victoria Lynch), Science and Math Teacher at Campbell School of Innovation in California; Stuart Andreason, Managing Director of Workforce Innovation at the Burning Glass Institute; and Annelies Goger, an economic g…

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The Evolution and Impact of Apprenticeships in the U.S. 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

In the first-ever episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, hosts Joe Ross, president of Reach University, and Dr. Liz Baham, Provost at Reach University, chat with Adele Johnson-Kebe, MSML, PHR, Vice President of Human Resources at Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School. Together, they d…

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