Tag: Podcast
The digital divide is disenfranchising jobseekers and students
"The internet is no longer this perceived privilege, or some convenience, it is truly fundamental to one's quality of life and our society at...
Training and upskilling older workers is crucial in the recovery
In this episode of Work in Progress, my guest Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, and I discuss how...
A skilled workforce, good jobs, and investing in equitable outcomes
In this episode of Work in Progress, my guest is Amanda Cage, the president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.
The nonprofit...
Unlocking capital, unlocking 1M businesses and 9M jobs
In this week’s Work in Progress podcast, I speak with Gregory Johnson, managing director of The Rockefeller Foundation's U.S. Equity and Economic Opportunity Initiative.
The mission...
Future of Work Grand Challenge finalists: Top 15 ideas for an...
In this week's Work in Progress podcast, I speak with Dr. Angela Jackson, managing partner at New Profit and the leader of the nonprofit's...
Philanthropy is about ‘fairness, opportunity, and respect’
Craig Newmark is one of the original tech billionaires, having made his considerable fortune founding Craig's List back in 1995. For the past five...
Come for the coding, stay because of the community
WorkingNation partnered with Cognizant U.S. Foundation to explore solutions to the lack of diversity in the tech industry and share those stories in a...
These are the jobs and skills that will drive the recovery
In this episode of Work in Progress, Matt Sigelman, the CEO of Burning Glass, joins me to discuss which jobs and skills will dominate...
Putting workers at the center of the future of work discussion
In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, my guest is Sarita Gupta, the director of the Ford Foundation's Future of Work(ers) program.
The...
Maneuvering the credential maze: 967,734 and counting
With so many people out of work and looking for a job, it's understandable that jobseekers are looking for an edge in the hiring...
