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November 14, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’: Leah Belsky on Coursera and massive open online courses - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Leah Belsky from Coursera.
Leah first recounts the founding of Coursera, addresses common misconceptions about massive open online courses (MOOCs), and identifies the groups of people that Coursera serves [2:22]. She then describes the ways in which Coursera measures the quality of the courses on its platform [8:36]. Leah next talks about the flexibility of nontraditional providers like Coursera [15:16]. Finally, Leah gives her perspective on the skills gap issue, how Coursera may fit into the solution to the problem, and what policymakers should do to help [21:51]. Andy and John conclude with a reflection on their discussion with Leah.
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38 min
November 07, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Doug Lynch on corporate education - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Doug Lynch from ‎the USC Rossier School of Education to discuss corporate learning.
First, Doug gives an overview of the reach, function, and history of corporate education programs in the United States [3:22] Doug then talks about corporate investment in the learning development [12:43]. Next, he discusses workforce training and education in the military [18:06]. Doug subsequently identifies a disconnect between the skills institutions of higher education are equipping their students with and the skills employers desire [23:41]. Lastly, Doug suggests what policymakers could do to promote corporate job training and skills development [27:24]. Andy and John conclude with a reflection on their discussion with Doug.
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41 min
October 31, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Deborah Quazzo on education technology and nontraditional providers - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Deborah Quazzo from Global Silicon Valley Acceleration to discuss ed tech and nontraditional skills providers.
Debora first provides some background on the surge of investment in ed tech starting in 2009 [6:00]. Next, she describes innovation in enterprise learning, entrepreneurial education, and talent identification [11:05]. Deborah then offers policy recommendations for funding nontraditional learning programs [18:48]. She speaks about the progress the ed tech sector has made in opening pathways for women and minorities to enter the field [25:27]. Finally, Deborah talks about peer-to-peer engagement on education platforms [30:46]. Andy and John conclude with a reflection on their discussion with Deborah.
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46 min
October 24, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Brian Jones on Strayer University and higher education innovation - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Brian Jones from Strayer University to discuss innovations in higher education.
Brian first gives an overview of Strayer University and the nontraditional students that Strayer serves [2:51]. Next, Brian describes how “mindsets of behaviors” add value to students in the eyes of employers [9:09]. Brian then offers his opinion on the role that policy should play in closing the skills gap [16:25]. Finally, Andy and John reflect on their conversation with Brian.
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29 min
October 17, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Matthew Sigelman on Burning Glass and labor-market data - AEI Podcast Channel
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‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Matthew Sigelman on Burning Glass and labor-market data
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Matthew Sigelman from Burning Glass Technologies.
‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Matthew Sigelman on Burning Glass and labor-market data
Doug Lewis
39 min
October 17, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Matthew Sigelman on Burning Glass and labor-market data - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Matthew Sigelman from Burning Glass Technologies.
Matthew begins by explaining Burning Glass’s role in tracking the job market [2:57]. Next, he identifies a need for training programs which are more responsive to changes in skills demand [9:24]. From there, Matthew gives his take on the effect that automation will have on the job market [17:17]. Matthew then shifts to an analysis of nontraditional skills providers [21:03]. Finally, Andy and John reflect on their discussion with Matthew [30:16].
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39 min
October 10, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Liz Simon on General Assembly and coding bootcamps - AEI Podcast Channel
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Liz Simon from General Assembly to talk about coding bootcamps and their role in closing the skills gap. Liz first outlines how General Assembly is providing pathways for nontraditional learners to reskill [7:55]. She then describes how General Assembly developed a framework to assess student outcomes and measure program quality [16:49]. Next, Liz offers her viewpoint on the Educational Quality through Innovation Partnerships pilot, Title IV expansion, and the future of workforce development [21:38]. Finally, Andy and John reflect on their conversation with Liz [34:11].
41 min
October 02, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Alex Hernandez on charter schools and CTE - AEI Podcast Channel
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‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Alex Hernandez on charter schools and CTE
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick and John Bailey sit down with Alex Hernandez from the Charter School Growth Fund to discuss Career and Technical Education (CTE) in charter schools
‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Alex Hernandez on charter schools and CTE
Doug Lewis
36 min
September 25, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Diane Jones on apprenticeships and community colleges - AEI Podcast Channel
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‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Diane Jones on apprenticeships and community colleges
In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Diane Jones from the Urban Institute discusses the role of community colleges and apprenticeship programs in closing the skills gap.
‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Diane Jones on apprenticeships and community colleges
Michael Pratt
1 hr
September 19, 2017 ‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Andy Smarick and John Bailey on the New Skills Marketplace - AEI Podcast Channel
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‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Andy Smarick and John Bailey on the New Skills Marketplace
In this first episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick and John Bailey introduce the “skills gap” problem: what it is, where it came from, and whom it affects.
‘New Skills Marketplace’ — Andy Smarick and John Bailey on the New Skills Marketplace
Michael Pratt
23 min