Carolyn Heinrich, Professor of Public Policy, Education and Economics at Vanderbilt University, joins us today to discuss the impact of her project, the Tennessee Postsecondary Evaluation and Analysis Research Lab (TN-PEARL). Research is imperative in measuring the needs and successes of public policy. Carolyn shares how her research has influenced Tennessee’s education initiatives, made connections, and rooted out major issues such as digital access, professional development, and equity. She also shares her career story and advice on balancing passion with practicality.  More from Carolyn Heinrich: Connect on LinkedIn: Carolyn Heinrich Learn more anout Carolyn Heinrich here Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

When we talk about equity and how to achieve it, it’s often discussed in a “how to put it into practice” sort of way.  But what if we could track a student’s equity journey even after they leave the college and enter the workforce? Our guest Tanysha Laney tracks data for student success at Pasadena City College and she tells us just how we can make this type of tracking possible as well as the many other ways to leverage data to help students make successful choices for their future in work. Reach Tanysha Laney directly: [email protected] Resources: Career Coach Office of Institutional Effectiveness Centers of Excellence Cal-PASS Plus LaunchBoard Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

What if you could be the most productive you’ve ever been, working alongside friends, in a specially curated environment just for you? Well that is exactly what JJ Caffey, Co-founder and CEO of Order In, has set out to create. Her team at Order In has thrown out the 8 hours, thrown out the office, and rebuilt the workday around our greatest motivator: human connection. They have created a community of remote workers who support each other, keep each other accountable, and chase away the burnout and loneliness of work. Tune in to hear more about Order In, JJ’s predictions on the future of remote work, and her tips for managers and employees to thrive while working from home.  More from JJ Caffey: Connect on LinkedIn: JJ Caffey Visit the Order In website: https://www.orderinclub.com/  Twitter: @JJCaffey Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

In honor of the holidays everyone at the Future of Work and Pasadena City College want to express how grateful we are for you. For being a dedicated listener and for those of you who have joined us as guests…a big thank you to you all because we could not have gotten through 2020 without you.  We are your partner in finding solutions as we have more conversations with experts in the new year, starting on January 5th of 2021. We will begin releasing episodes every other week on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, so the best way to make sure you don’t miss a release is to subscribe the channel on your devices’ app and it will notify when we have a new and compelling Future of Work episode for you. Happy holidays and we’ll see you in the New Year! Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Our host Salvatrice Cummo sits down with Dr. Stephanie Cellini, professor at the George Washington University (virtually of course), to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages between attending a private university or a community college as well as the impact community colleges like Pasadena City College have on their local economies.  More from Dr. Stephanie Cellini: https://sites.google.com/view/stephaniecellini/home https://www.brookings.edu/experts/stephanie-riegg-cellini/ Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Creating positive change, having an advocate spirit and wanting those who are underserved to have the focus they need to prosper…these are at the core of what motivates our guest, Caroline Torosis, the Director of Economic & Business Development at L.A County. She took her law degree and put it to use in the local government sector because she believe this is the level where we can have the most impact on the daily lives of Los Angeles residents. If there’s one thing you take away from this episode, it’s that we learned this year more than ever that the power lies in partnerships. Finding Caroline Torosis: Connect on LinkedIn Caroline Torosis Email her directly: [email protected] For general questions: [email protected] Visit: https://wdacs.lacounty.gov lacountyhelpcenter.org  Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Philip June is a highly accomplished engineer, leader, and mentor, who has spent the last 11 years at the Boeing Company. He is here today to share his story and what he has learned about success, teamwork, and the ongoing circle of learning. His insights bring us clarity on what the new workforce needs to thrive and what schools and companies must do to prepare them. That includes addressing equity and closing the digital divide that holds so many back from learning the next level skills that the future of work demands. Philip June understands that the time for change is now.  More from Philip June: Connect on LinkedIn: Philip June Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

If you happened to miss the amazing conference that Pasadena City College put on about the Future of Work on November 12th, 2020, then we have a treat for you. Josh Davies gave a stellar keynote presentation about what we can use from the lessons of this year, the challenges of 2020, and how we can use them to leverage our predictions in order to prepare and pivot for a more successful future of work.  Visit the Work Ethic Development website: https://workethic.org Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

The goal of the National Council for Workforce Education is to ensure access to education and training that prepares the workforce for attaining jobs, growing in them, and becoming future leaders. Join us as Darlene Miller, the Executive Director of this council, shares their efforts on supporting the large population of low skilled individuals and how to give them the technical, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to thrive in this ever evolving job market. It is about being intentional. And focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion to serve everyone in the community.  Make sure to hear more from Darlene Miller as she speaks during The Future of Work conference on November 12th from 9am-11am PST. You can register here: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/future-of-work.php  More from Darlene Miller: Connect with her on LinkedIn: Darlene G Miller, Ed.D. Visit the NCWE website: https://www.ncwe.org/  Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

There has never been a more important time to strive for equity in the workplace. How do we reevaluate privilege? And how do we redistribute benefits? When the pandemic is over, how do we restart the economy with everyone in mind? Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director and Founder of the Social Justice Learning Institute, asks us to consider what we value and how we can work towards eliminating inequity in our society. Let us not just meet expectations but exceed them.  If you would like to hear more from Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza on this topic, tune into The Future of Work conference on November 12th from 9am-11am PST. You can register here: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/future-of-work.php  More from Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza: Visit his website: https://www.dartagnanscorza.com/  Twitter: @DrScorza Visit the Social Justice Learning Institute website: https://sjli.org/  Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!