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Work In Progress

The nature of work is changing rapidly and dramatically. Advances in technology are eliminating some jobs, transforming others, and, in some cases, creating jobs we never even imagined. In WorkingNation’s weekly podcast Work in Progress, we speak with leaders in business, education, government, and nonprofits about what’s being done to train and reskill American men and women to ensure they can compete for, and qualify for, good-paying, in-demand jobs today and in the future. Work in Progress is

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45:40

Inclusive apprenticeships benefit everyone, so why...

Work In Progress ·

2024/04/09

In this episode of Work in Progress, we share a WorkingNation panel discussion on apprenticeships for people with disabilities from the SXSW EDU conference in March in Austin, Texas. Moderated by WorkingNation Advisory Board member Josh Christianson, project director for the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeships at the U.S. Department of Labor and senior specialist at the Cadmus Group, the panel examined apprenticeships as a rarely-tapped source of employment for people with disabilities

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45:40

Inclusive apprenticeships benefit everyone, so why...

Work In Progress ·

2024/04/09

In this episode of Work in Progress, we share a WorkingNation panel discussion on apprenticeships for people with disabilities from the SXSW EDU conference in March in Austin, Texas.Moderated by WorkingNation Advisory Board member Josh Christianson, project director for the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeships at the U.S. Department of Labor and senior specialist at the Cadmus Group, the panel examined apprenticeships as a rarely-tapped source of employment for people with disabilities

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23:41

‘When Techs Rock, America Rolls!’

Work In Progress ·

2024/04/02

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, to discuss one of the fastest-growing jobs in America – professional transportation technician – and how the nonprofit is supporting people of all ages and backgrounds trying to get into the field. Over the next four years, jobs in the transportation tech field are expected to grow by nearly 800,000, according to TechForce Foundation, as older workers leave the workforce and brand new jobs are created

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23:41

‘When Techs Rock, America Rolls!’

Work In Progress ·

2024/04/02

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, to discuss one of the fastest-growing jobs in America – professional transportation technician – and how the nonprofit is supporting people of all ages and backgrounds trying to get into the field. Over the next four years, jobs in the transportation tech field are expected to grow by nearly 800,000, according to TechForce Foundation, as older workers leave the workforce and brand new jobs are created

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21:24

‘Ageism should be something in the past, not in the...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/27

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I am joined by Catherine Collinson, president and CEO of the nonprofit research foundation Transamerica Institute, to discuss the crucial role older workers can play in filling in-demand roles across the economy and how ageism may be standing in the way of tapping into that talent pool. "Ageism should be something in the past, not in the present. It's time to get over it," says Collinson, especially as employers express an inability to "attract and

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21:24

‘Ageism should be something in the past, not in the...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/27

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I am joined by Catherine Collinson, president and CEO of the nonprofit research foundation Transamerica Institute, to discuss the crucial role older workers can play in filling in-demand roles across the economy and how ageism may be standing in the way of tapping into that talent pool."Ageism should be something in the past, not in the present. It's time to get over it," says Collinson, especially as employers express an inability to "attract and

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Prioritizing resilience to extreme weather and...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/19

In this episode of Work in Progress, Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland talks about how a coalition of American mayors are attacking the impact of extreme weather and environmental challenges in their communities and are bolstering their local economies by creating clean energy jobs.I recently traveled to Miami Beach for the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference, a gathering of global, federal, and local policymakers, corporate leaders, and scientists, brought together by the Aspen Institute to discuss

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Prioritizing resilience to extreme weather and...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/19

In this episode of Work in Progress, Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland talks about how a coalition of American mayors are attacking the impact of extreme weather and environmental challenges in their communities and are bolstering their local economies by creating clean energy jobs. I recently traveled to Miami Beach for the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference, a gathering of global, federal, and local policymakers, corporate leaders, and scientists, brought together by the Aspen Institute to discuss

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21:14

Disclosing a disability at work is a personal...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/12

In this episode of Work in Progress, I've brought together a group of experts to discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment, advancing in their careers, and the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. The discussion centers on how disclosing a disability and seeking a reasonable accommodation can be a difficult decision, one that has a profound impact.“Progress has been made, but certainly not enough has been done,” says Wendi Safstrom,

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21:14

Disclosing a disability at work is a personal...

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/12

In this episode of Work in Progress, I've brought together a group of experts to discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment, advancing in their careers, and the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. The discussion centers on how disclosing a disability and seeking a reasonable accommodation can be a difficult decision, one that has a profound impact. “Progress has been made, but certainly not enough has been done,” says Wendi Safstrom,

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Empowering veterans into middle-class tech careers

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/05

Ikram Mansori, chief operating officer of VetsinTech, speaks with journalist Hari Sreenivasan about the personal and professional issues that veterans face while transitioning out of military service and into the civilian sector, as well as the opportunities and programs available to them. VetsinTech is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for veterans in the tech industry. The organization consists of 20 chapters across the country and harnesses their coalition of

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Empowering veterans into middle-class tech careers

Work In Progress ·

2024/03/05

Ikram Mansori, chief operating officer of VetsinTech, speaks with journalist Hari Sreenivasan about the personal and professional issues that veterans face while transitioning out of military service and into the civilian sector, as well as the opportunities and programs available to them. VetsinTech is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for veterans in the tech industry. The organization consists of 20 chapters across the country and harnesses their coalition of

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26:31

‘Generative AI is not going to take your job. People...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/27

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Debbie Compeau, Washington State University’s Carson College of Business interim dean. A.I. I’m not sure if there are any other two letters in the English language right now that have evoked such anticipation, discussion, debate, or concern.A new report released by the Carson College of Business finds that people are generally excited about the possibilities of new generative AI tools in the workplace. But, more than half of professionals

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26:31

‘Generative AI is not going to take your job. People...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/27

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Debbie Compeau, Washington State University’s Carson College of Business interim dean. A.I. I’m not sure if there are any other two letters in the English language right now that have evoked such anticipation, discussion, debate, or concern. A new report released by the Carson College of Business finds that people are generally excited about the possibilities of new generative AI tools in the workplace. But, more than half of professionals

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18:46

Building a social network for working adults is a...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/13

In this episode of Work in Progress, I am joined by Nitzan Pelman, the founder and CEO of Climb Hire, a nonprofit that upskills and builds a social network for working adults aged 24-to-40 for job opportunities in tech. No college degree required. "Who you know matters as much as what you know" is the guiding principal behind Climb Hire. Pelman explains she saw "a need to create economic opportunity and mobility for working adults with great potential but limited growth in their current career

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18:46

Building a social network for working adults is a...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/13

In this episode of Work in Progress, I am joined by Nitzan Pelman, the founder and CEO of Climb Hire, a nonprofit that upskills and builds a social network for working adults aged 24-to-40 for job opportunities in tech. No college degree required. "Who you know matters as much as what you know" is the guiding principal behind Climb Hire. Pelman explains she saw "a need to create economic opportunity and mobility for working adults with great potential but limited growth in their current career

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18:03

Putting a company into the hands of employees is...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/06

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Pete Stavros, founder and chair of Ownership Works, a nonprofit leading the employee-ownership movement, whose mission is to provide employees with the opportunity to build wealth at work by making them owners of the company for which they work. At scale, Stavros says, employee ownership can help millions of lower-income workers and people of color build savings and wealth – often for the first time – at businesses that are more dynamic,

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18:03

Putting a company into the hands of employees is...

Work In Progress ·

2024/02/06

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Pete Stavros, founder and chair of Ownership Works, a nonprofit leading the employee-ownership movement, whose mission is to provide employees with the opportunity to build wealth at work by making them owners of the company for which they work. At scale, Stavros says, employee ownership can help millions of lower-income workers and people of color build savings and wealth – often for the first time – at businesses that are more dynamic,

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23:16

Measuring employers on how much they value their...

Work In Progress ·

2024/01/30

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a managing director of the Schultz Family Foundation, to talk about the American Opportunity Index, a joint project of the Schultz Family Foundation, Harvard Business School, and Burning Glass Institute that ranks companies on how they are driving economic mobility and career advancement for their workers. Whether you’re looking for a job or already have one, how do you know if your employer is interested in helping you get

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23:16

Measuring employers on how much they value their...

Work In Progress ·

2024/01/30

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a managing director of the Schultz Family Foundation, to talk about the American Opportunity Index, a joint project of the Schultz Family Foundation, Harvard Business School, and Burning Glass Institute that ranks companies on how they are driving economic mobility and career advancement for their workers. Whether you’re looking for a job or already have one, how do you know if your employer is interested in helping you get

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