The Future Of Work

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...

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....

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...

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....

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 becaus...

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 r...

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 system...

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 famil...

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 bui...

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 week's Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll shar...

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 playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the community look like. Through budgeting strategies...

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 underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising service helping inspire and facilitate improvements...

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 we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. VP of Podcast Content & Partnerships at Libsyn, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where education and new media should be o...

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 Senior-level public servant and nonprofit professional, Kelly LoBianco who is currently serving as the Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development for Los Angeles County. Tune in and learn ho...

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 from The 2022 Future Of Work Conference. Martín manages the art internship program in LA County and is one of PCC's strongest partners to date. Through data and program evaluation, Martín has been abl...

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 week's Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll shar...

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 City Colleges annual Future of Work Conference happening next week on November 8th. It starts at 8am and runs until 12pm and the event is actually totally free, all you have to do is register with the lin...

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 featured guests at this years' Future Of Work Conference. Stephen shares how LA can become more aggressive and assertive on their position within the global economy, and what they're doing to strengthen...

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 speakers for the upcoming Future Of Work Conference on November 8th to learn more about them and their specific fields. To hear more from a student's perspective on career pathways, college enrollment...

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 post secondary education opportunities. You'll learn how The EvoLLLution supports students and advocates for lifelong learning through detailed publications and access to a community of industry profess...

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 Council, a Washington D.C based non-profit that invests in research and development of propane powered innovation. He'll walk us through the propane industry from a conservation and sustainability standpoi...

Did you know the classroom community can be shaped by the games students play together? I'm joined by Shawn Young, the CEO and Co-Founder of Classcraft, an innovative platform that motivates students to learn using the culture and mechanics of games. We'll discuss new teaching methods in education, and why they are so important to the way students are learning and connecting with one another. By p...

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 playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the community look like. Through budgeting strategies...

What does the new generation want out of their work environment? In order to appeal to the future workforce, we must shift and reimagine how jobs function. Donald Bradburn, the Director of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning and Analytics for Southern California and Hawaii Markets, at Kaiser Permanente is joining us today to cover what employers can do to ensure their employees keep coming back...

Higher education is needed for ANY living wage job. In the US today, your job determines your quality of life before any other factors. Here to discuss the importance of these post secondary trainings is Dr. Su Jin Jez, the Executive Director at California Competes, an organization creating nonpartisan, and financially pragmatic recommendations to improve the policies in California's higher educat...