Pasadena City College presents The Future Of Work.
We are leading the conversation of how to begin closing the gap between what our students are learning and what the demands of the workforce will be once they enter.
We’ll be talking to policy makers, business owners, educators and the students we are advocating for. We’ll explore topics like how education can partner with industry, how to be more equitable and how to attain one of our highest goals, more internships.
This conversation impacts the future of all of us.
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 technologi…
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, plann…
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 Pasa…
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 barrier…
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 …
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 Develo…
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…
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 foun…
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 w…
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 pla…
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 unders…
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 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 Sen…
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…
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 w…
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 Cit…
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 f…
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…
When was the last time you learned something new? Today I’m joined today by Amrit Ahluwalia, the Editor In Chief at The EvoLLLution, a platform dedicated to sharing insights and studies surrounding p…
When was the last time you stopped and asked, “where is my electricity coming from”? Joining me to answer this question is Tucker Perkins, the President and CEO of Propane Education and Research Coun…