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Ben Wildavsky is a veteran higher education strategist and writer, and host of the Higher Ed Spotlight podcast. He brings decades of experience in journalism and education policy, including leadership roles at Strada Education Network, the College Board, and US News & World Report. He is the author of The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections and an award-winning expert on education-to-workforce initiatives. In this episode of Hardly Working we explore the German model of dual studies, a unique blend of vocational training and academic education, and examine its implications for the US as industries continue to evolve in the face of technological change. Ben's insights, drawn from years of leadership in education, offer valuable lessons on the future of workforce development.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Germany Jumps on Degree Apprenticeships (https://workshift.org/germany-jumps-on-degree-apprenticeships/)
National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree (https://www.ncad.org/)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (https://www.tsmc.com/english)
The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials & Connections (https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691239798/the-career-arts?srsltid=AfmBOoqNuZF7v9NRMKeUMIL-7yR8ylL2MRKSBaGtoGBhCMKbH_1HEocL)
19 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Robert Lerman on the Role of Apprenticeships in the American Economy
Robert Lerman is a research fellow at the Urban Institute and the co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, where he is dedicated to expanding opportunities for lifelong learning and ensuring that apprenticeships are a cornerstone of America’s educational landscape. Through his prolific research and advocacy, we examine the role of apprenticeships in our economy, successful policy examples in Europe, and the impact of AI and technological changes.
Mentioned in the episode:
Apprenticeships for America (https://apprenticeshipsforamerica.org/)
Skills-Based Hiring (https://www.aei.org/podcast/stuart-andreason-on-skills-based-hiring/)
National Apprenticeship Resource Hub (https://apprenticeships.urban.org/)
The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. 2024 Prize in Education (https://mcgrawprize.com/winners/robert-lerman)
5 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Stuart Andreason on Skills-Based Hiring
Stuart Andreason is the Executive Director of Programs at the Burning Glass Institute where he leads efforts in research and engagement on workforce innovation, higher education, and economic mobility. Through his personal experience and his work in skills-based hiring, we look at vocation in career, skills signals, and role of technology in the hiring process.
Mentioned in the episode:
Burning Glass Institute (https://www.burningglassinstitute.org/)
Skills-Based Hiring: The Long Road from Pronouncements to Practice (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6197797102be715f55c0e0a1/t/65cc355c4935cb001349a4cd/1707881822922/Skills-Based+Hiring+02122024+vF.pdf)
How Advanced Data Systems Can Do More to Drive Economic Mobility (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6197797102be715f55c0e0a1/t/67164eb0da31b53ff6e33d09/1729515184744/Advanced+Data+Systems+and+Economic+Mobility+-+October.pdf)
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Ben Wildavsky on the German Model of Dual-Studies
Published 9 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I don't know that, I mean, I certainly, I can't say that's not true, but I have not seen that evidence. You know, I think, I think, you know, it's, it's a tricky thing because, you know, because it's, it's very, it's still a very common pathway, you know, and there are, so there are also people, you know, it turns out I was really struck by the statistic, which another professor, a guy named Sam Muleman in Munich told me about one quarter of all university undergraduates have previously done an apprenticeship. So there is much more kind of back and forth than there used to be, which I think is great. […]
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