The Future Of Work

It's up to educators and intuitions alike to remove barriers to job placement and work-based learning, so students can thrive and focus on their futures. In case you missed it, we're recapping last week's Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll share the panel discussion that took place featuring some familiar speakers you might recognize from previous episodes, like Will Walls and Kelly LoBianco. Enjoy a snippet of the panel segment from the 3rd annual Future Of Work Conference presented by PCC.

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How can we actively work towards equalizing educational opportunities for all students? The goal of Kome Ajise, the Director at the Southern California Association of Governments, is to level the playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the community look like. Through budgeting strategies, developing policies, and internship and fellowships programs, they are offering students more hands-on learning and the opportunity to explore new career possibilities. If we can provide all students with the space and time they need to succeed, then we decrease the barriers to financial stability for many. Tune in to discover how we can provide equitable access to work spaces and transportation to help students reach their goals!

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It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising service helping inspire and facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes among underserved communities. By allocating grants and building pathways from short term credentials to longer term academic opportunities we can open up a world of possibilities to students. Discover the importance of technical education and post secondary career programs within higher education, as well as what we can all do to properly train and prepare students for the future of work.

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How might educational institutions begin to tap into new media tools to support and prepare students? Today we will discuss the importance of understanding the new forms of media being developed and how we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. VP of Podcast Content & Partnerships at Libsyn, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where education and new media should be overlapping. From valuable skill sets students should learn to school career centers where they can build their personal brands, there is so much potential. We'll break down the implementations needed to meet the demands of new, global media formats so we can give our students the most valuable knowledge possible. By integrating educational materials surrounding online media, like podcasting, we can help students connect to future employers and stay up-to-date with current news and trends.

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How can we unlock the potential of those who are already here in LA county, and support entrepreneurs in opening up their businesses? These questions and more are answered in today's episode with Senior-level public servant and nonprofit professional, Kelly LoBianco who is currently serving as the Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development for Los Angeles County. Tune in and learn how LA county's new division, The Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services is driving investments in the area and building new initiatives to create quality jobs and increase revenues for those in the region.

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Many students will not take a traditional path into a career within the arts. To cover the crossover of arts education and the current workforce, we're joined by Martín Hernández, an incredible guest from The 2022 Future Of Work Conference. Martín manages the art internship program in LA County and is one of PCC's strongest partners to date. Through data and program evaluation, Martín has been able to improve and expand the accessibility of work opportunities for students interested in the arts. You'll learn more about the Los Angeles County Department for Arts and Culture, and what its role is in helping students find internship opportunities and enter the workforce. Tune in to discover key takeaways from the conference, and understand how Martín provides support, paid opportunities, and grants so students can set goals, and prepare for a job within the arts.

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It's up to educators and intuitions alike to remove barriers to job placement and work-based learning, so students can thrive and focus on their futures. In case you missed it, we're recapping last week's Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll share the panel discussion that took place featuring some familiar speakers you might recognize from previous episodes, like Will Walls and Kelly LoBianco. Enjoy a snippet of the panel segment from the 3rd annual Future Of Work Conference presented by PCC.

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Today we are re-sharing with you an episode featuring Dr. Su Jin Jez, not only because this episode is packed with insight but because you have a chance to see Dr. Jez speak IN PERSON at Pasadena City Colleges annual Future of Work Conference happening next week on November 8th. It starts at 8am and runs until 12pm and the event is actually totally free, all you have to do is register with the link provided in the show notes.

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Higher education is needed for ANY living wage job. In the US today, your job determines your quality of life before any other factors. Here to discuss the importance of these post secondary trainings is Dr. Su Jin Jez, the Executive Director at California Competes, an organization creating nonpartisan, and financially pragmatic recommendations to improve the policies in California's higher education systems. Dr. Su Jin Jez outlines the current programs in place and details what you can look forward to seeing in the expansion of higher education. Tune in to discover the changes institutions need to make in order to ensure we are preparing the next generation to compete and succeed. By focusing on closing existing equity gaps, bridging barriers to employer engagement, and aiding career readiness, we can align the goals of higher education with the workforce ahead of us!

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LinkedIn: @Su Jin Jez

Facebook: @californiacompetes

Twitter: @SuJinJez & @CalCompetes

California Competes Launches: Cross-Sector Career Readiness Pilot with Investment from ECMC Foundation

Read Bold Proposals to Strengthen Higher Education and Workforce Alignment

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How do we create global workforce opportunities for students? Joining me today to answer this question is Stephen Cheung, the President of The World Trade Center Los Angeles, and another one of our featured guests at this years' Future Of Work Conference. Stephen shares how LA can become more aggressive and assertive on their position within the global economy, and what they're doing to strengthen the pathways to employment within their industry. By sustaining long term relationships with community colleges and providing the funds to structure and strengthen training programs, The LAEDC will be able to reach and help a multitude of students. When we focus on developing the best recruitment practices, and hands-on support during the job searching process, we create opportunities for ALL students and future employers.

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Twitter: @WTCLAStephen

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Continuously setting goals is KEY to growth and development! If you have the audacity to dream, it becomes simpler for counselors and mentors to guide and assist you. We'll be chatting with our panel speakers for the upcoming Future Of Work Conference on November 8th to learn more about them and their specific fields. To hear more from a student's perspective on career pathways, college enrollment, and potential strategies moving forward to better support our students, we welcome Will Walls. He serves as the Principal Consultant of W. Sales Strategies, and is an alumni of PCC! Tune in to discover how we can recognize missed markets, and shift the focus of admissions in order to see potential students more holistically and inclusively.

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