Talent Talks- With Rick Maher

In this 38-minute episode, Host Rick Maher is joined by Adam Sherman, EdCast's VP of Growth Initiatives and Public Sector Markets as they discuss how EdCast is accelerating the adoption of new technology and the future of work. Discover how businesses are using EdCast to upskill their workforce and how EdCast users can curate content from a variety of sources. Adam also reveals how EdCast's platform can help expand the reach and scale of the Workforce Development System.

In this 30-minute episode, Host Rick Maher is joined by Alison Lands, Coursera's Regional Head of Skills Transformation, North America as they discuss how technology can help address the challenge of reskilling and upskilling of America's workforce. Discover how Coursera is disrupting the business of education and training both in the U.S. and globally, the kinds of training available to Coursera users, and the need to create quickly scalable training solutions in light of the disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this 50-minute episode, Host Rick Maher is joined by IBM Learning Strategist Sonia Malik. Sonia provides insight into the IBM approach to learning and training, and reveals the significant reskilling that will be required of the workforce. Discover IBM's New Collar Program, the opportunity that exists to democratize the labor market, and a resource to help your organization prepare for the future of work.

In this 34 minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Noel Ginsberg, CEO of InterTech Plastics and founder and CEO of CareerWise Colorado, and Phil Kalin, CEO of Pinnacol Assurance. Noel and Phil provide an overview of CareerWise Colorado and how they are creating opportunities for youth and businesses by developing and supporting an innovative youth apprenticeship program. Discover the financial ROI of the CareerWise solution, as well as other measurable outcomes. Noel and Phil also reveal how CareerWise provides both social good and is also a good business investment for employers and discuss their plans to expand the program nationally.

In this 34-minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Beth Noveck, Chief Innovation Officer for Governor Phil Murphy in New Jersey and Chair of the Governor's new Task Force on the Future of Work, and Dr. Carl Van Horn, Director and Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, whose team is serving to staff the Task Force work for Beth. Beth and Carl reveal why New Jersey has chosen to focus on preparing for the future of work, as well how the future of work could shape the future of New Jersey's economy. Discover lessons and takeaways from their work so far, and what workforce professionals and educators can do to better prepare for future of work trends.

In this 36-minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Stephen Pruitt, President of The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), the largest collaborative of its type in the United States. Stephen shares his perspective on the future of work and discusses the training that will be required to prepare the workforce for the future economy. Discover the multigenerational challenge and the impact that today's job losses can have on future generations.

In this 38-minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Frank Britt, CEO of Penn Foster, as they discuss the disruptive impact that technological advances will have on the workforce, and how his organization is delivering solutions to address future workforce needs. Frank shares his thoughts about why employers are taking a more proactive approach to upskilling employees, and how social media has empowered workers. He also reveals the need to focus on regional solutions, and how Penn Foster partners with traditional workforce boards.

In this 40-minute episode, host Rick Maher is joined by Liz Lowe, Innovation Lead, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility at Adobe, as they discuss the Adobe Digital Academy, which offers career switchers the education and experience they need to launch successful careers in user experience design, data science and web development. Liz shares how she was able to gain internal support for the academy and reveals data about outcomes. Discover Adobe's "Playbook" and why Adobe is offering it as an open-source tool for others to leverage.