The Future Of Work

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you? How does it show up and affect you in your daily life? If you’ve never taken the time to answer these questions, or even if you have, you are i…

We ALL have a stake at shaping the future of work. We must collectively work towards equity while responding to the ever changing nature of work itself. Today we continue to pull back the curtain on …

As we gear up for Pasadena City College’s annual Future Of Work Conference, happening virtually on November 9th, we invite Superintendent President Dr. Erika Endrijonas to speak with us. She shares W…

Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner and in this week’s episode we share exciting news! The Economic Workforce Development department is gearing up to launch their 3rd annual Futu…

If you can think differently you can change the world. Small or big ideas can make huge impacts and it is up to our students to learn from local community initiatives to inspire change. Our guest Gre…

It is up to our academic institutions to challenge what diversity looks like in our schools and in various work spaces. Having these discussions are vital and the only way to ensure a true range of b…

Industry never stops and it’s up to education to stay one step ahead to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. How are programs created to educate the educators? NCCET or the National Council for…

Everything rises and falls on leadership. But what are the mindset, intentions, and actions required to be a good leader, especially when failing up isn’t an option? This is the position of many educ…

The research shows that it is better to be rich in this country than to be smart. Education is intrinsically linked to economic independence and the requirement of secondary education to get a good j…

How do we equitably move students into fulfilling careers and engaging lives? Josh Wyner, the Vice President and Executive Director of the Aspen College Excellence Program, spends his days actively w…

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…

The Robert G. Freeman Center for Career and Completion at Pasadena City College is at the center of how the institution connects with employers. They are the hub which aligns employer demand with stu…

Education is not just skill building. Some of the most important aspects of becoming a highly capable member of an incredibly competitive industry, comes from understanding oneself, finding a unique …

What is it like to use your skills to connect the dots between your work, your passion, and your community? Pam Sornson, former attorney, entrepreneur, and writer does that every day as she writes fo…

Entertainment is one of the most coveted and competitive industries to break into. And community college students are at a plain disadvantage in comparison to private colleges with acclaimed entertai…

In the constantly changing work landscape, what does it mean to be an entrepreneur? How does one go from artist to owner? Today, Christina Barsi, founder of Avant Haüs Media and producer of the Futur…

Diversity and Inclusion is integral to finding justice in our education, work, and lifestyle. And to create sustainable progress, the work needs to be internally driven and morally just. It is time f…

What is holding our students back from more jobs, internships, and climbing that ladder of socio-economic status? How do we all move forward, especially after this pandemic that has stalled or even h…

Luke Meyer, the Director of Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research for the LA and Orange County regions, comes on the podcast today to discuss his work with bridging the gap between education…

Jackie Javier, Manager of Work-Based Learning at Pasadena City College, returns to the podcast to share what she and her team has done to create opportunities during the pandemic. Summer is the most …