The Future Of Work

The future of work is changing faster than we know it. The amount of job opportunities available to students is expanding, constantly. Abby Snay, the Deputy Secretary for the Future of Work at CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency joins us to share the impact of environmental factors on current roles, and how she's uplifting and helping the California population to learn the skills they need for their future dream job. Today we'll dive deeper into the work they're doing to help bring employers and educators together to create apprenticeships, and equal opportunities for immigrants and lower income students to thrive.

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What is employer engagement and why is it so important for community colleges? Today, Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson sit down to discuss the impact of employer engagement and what it takes to create a program to encourage these relationships across the public and private sectors. Building a connection between employers and colleges is integral to establishing the pipeline for talent to enter the workforce. But how do we make these connections and what are the best practices when it comes to upholding them? Join us to open this conversation and uncover the path forward.

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When was the last time you learned something new in your career or field of study? In order to stay up-to-date with the changing work landscape we have to continue to upskill and learn new technologies in order to remain relevant. Today we'll discover what the Economic and Workforce Development Department does within the city of LA and dive deeper into how they're preparing for the future of work. We're joined by Carolyn Hull, who has served as the General Manager since 2020, to break down the silos of economic and workforce development and discuss leveraging the ecosystems of both aspects to support future workers and students. Join us as we explore how we can support local initiatives promoting youth employment and develop advantageous relationships within the private sector to continue expanding training opportunities.

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Twitter: @LAEWDD

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Why don't we hear about more apprenticeship opportunities for students? Today we'll discuss the development of apprenticeships and cover what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to funding, planning, executing, and regulating these programs, and why they're so hard to come by. Digging in deep we'll cover the barriers to apprenticeships and how we can engage and support local employers in order to create more long-lasting apprentice programming. Despite the administrative challenges, creating pathways to trades is crucial for the health, longevity, and sustainability of local communities and the future workforce.

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What is holding our students back from more jobs, internships, and climbing that ladder of socio-economic status? Dr. Laura Ramirez, Assistant Superintendent and Vice President of Instruction at Pasadena City College believes the answer is community.

Today, Dr. Ramirez shares what the community of industry partners, administration, and staff need to do to work together to support their new talent. The days of "non-traditional" vs. "traditional" students are over. It is time to consider and celebrate every unique student on their path to success.

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Too many people are forced to decide between surviving and getting an education. Especially among the underrepresented student, first generation student, and minority student populations, the barriers to education are insurmountable. How do we start building systems and solutions that ensure access to economic advancement for all?

We decided to re-feature this episode with guest Joel Vargas because these questions are still being answered and are important ones to ponder and continue our search for solutions. It is also one of our listener favorites, so if you missed it, here is your opportunity to be a part of the conversation. Enjoy.

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Website: https://www.jff.org/

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Did you know there are free business development resources available all over? Learn further about how the Small Business Development Center works to support the Small Business Administration from Don Loewel, the Director Of The Pasadena City College SBDC. Discover how together they've created resources and services for small businesses in the San Gabriel Valley to launch and grow. With services ranging from ecommerce, social media, and marketing, to financial planning, organization, and IP services, the SBDC is committed to helping small business owners thrive, all at no-cost to them. There's no need to build a business all alone when your local SBDC has the tools you've been searching for.

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Facebook: @Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network

Twitter: @SBDCLosAngeles

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Do you know the tools and strategies you can implement within your organization to help develop the future workforce? Joining us today is Larry Holt, the Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at the Los Angeles County of Economic Development Corporation. He's here to cover some of the most pressing issues the LA area is facing in the workforce development space, and cover which systems can work together to better support and expand the opportunities for students everywhere.

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Do you know how to completely alter a student's career expectations? The more we can expose students to the opportunities available to them, the more they can exceed and thrive. We're joined today by Jack Friedman, the founder of Study Smart Tutors Inc., a service that provides college access programming to students who wouldn't otherwise receive it. Jack creates programming for students and families that attempt to extend the runway of opportunities for students. We'll discover where the gaps still exist among traditional educational programs, and how we can better prepare students to excel in their careers after school. Tune in to discover how Study Smart Tutors encourages student exploration, and what we can still do as an institution to fill in those gaps and make programming more accessible to all.

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Students shouldn't be afraid to go after their goals. Today we're joined by Barney Santos, the founder and managing partner at BLVD MRKT, a carefully curated food hall for the community, and the founder and CEO of Gentefy Inc., a community development organization supporting entrepreneurs by investing in people, places, and programs within Los Angeles county. Barney has spent the last 15 years building and managing new business ventures in the nonprofit, for profit, academic, and corporate sectors. He's here to help us think more creatively, and expand our understanding of how we can support entrepreneurial students. We'll cover the best ways to tackle the current barriers to enter the industry, and the importance of innovation within the education system. Tune in to discover what you can do to better support the future of entrepreneurship within your community.

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