14 episodes
Building Equitable Pathways Jobs For The Future (JFF)
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It’s no secret that our nation’s education and workforce systems don’t work the way they should. As a result, there are deep and persistent inequities in how people access information, opportunity and the support that is critical to their economic and career advancement. In the Building Equitable Pathways Podcast by Jobs for the Future (JFF), host Kyle Hartung speaks with leaders from across the country working at the intersection of education, training and workforce development. Together, they discuss the work their organizations are doing to create equitable pathways systems so that more Black and Latinx youth and young people experiencing poverty succeed in college and their future careers. We hope you will learn with us as we seek to increase our individual and collective capacity to transform and center racial equity in our education and workforce development systems.
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Five Years On: Lessons Learned and Vision-Casting for the Future
In the season 2 finale of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and guests look back at the learning arc of the Building Equitable Pathways initiative to date, consider the evolution of intermediary positioning across the nation, and take stock of the work ahead to centering equity in education to career pathways at scale. This episode features Isa Ellis, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career Technical and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation US Pathways Education Program Equitable Futures, Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) US Department of Education Initiative: Unlocking Career Success -
Learning Through and Toward Change
In this episode of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and guests reflect on how their practices in the education to career pathways space, individually and organizationally, have evolved over time in response to durable inequities in educational and career outcomes for youth. They share what they’ve learned along the way, what keeps them accountable to their learning, and their commitment to continued growth. This episode features Jennie Niles, president & CEO of CityWorks DC and Marie Mackintosh, president & CEO of EmployIndy.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
CityWorks DCCityWorks DC Systems ChangeEmployIndyAccelerate Ed “Blueprint for Cybersecurity” Pilot -
Bringing Forward the Champions We Need
In this episode of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and guests explore the champions we need in pathways systems—who they are, how we find them, and what it means to champion something or someone in pathways work. This episode features Maud Daudon, executive leader at Career Connect Washington, and Sarah Bell, chief of industry exposure and experience at Youthforce NOLA, who discuss the importance of tapping into the passions—and elevating the voices of youth, community members, policymakers, and industry leaders to support change at scale.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
Career Connect WashingtonVirtual tour of Career Connect Northeast Programs – January 6, 2023YouthForce NOLAEmployer Engagement Opportunities Annual Report -
Partnerships That Challenge and Change Mindsets
In this episode of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and guests confront the challenge of trying something new—and the vulnerability needed to do explorative work in inequitable education and workforce systems. This episode features Obinna Onyeali, Director of K-12 Partnerships at CareerWise Colorado; Mark Tapy, Senior Talent Management Manager at Pinnacol Assurance; and Emily Takimoto, Manager of Launch Internships and Youth Apprenticeships at Denver Public Schools. Zooming in on their collaboration scaling modern youth apprenticeship in Denver, Colorado, together these leaders offer a multisector perspective of their journey introducing and championing a model that was outside the norms of their local ecosystem.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
CareerWise ColoradoWhat is a Youth Apprenticeship?How do Youth Apprenticeships Work? Equity First EmployersPinnacol AssurancePinnacol Assurance Apprenticeship ProgramSix ways apprentices can strengthen your workplaceDenver Public Schools Youth Apprenticeship Program -
Creating Conditions for Employers to Learn With Youth
In this episode of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and guests explore the purpose of their work and the role of employers in addressing systemic inequity. They examine the positionality of employers in pathways systems, highlight possibilities for deeper engagement, and share examples of how building trust and learning together changes outcomes for young people and communities. This episode features Stephanie Peete, director of workforce development at Say Yes Buffalo, and Rukiya Curvey Johnson, executive director of the Rush Education and Career Hub (REACH) and vice president of community health equity at Rush University Medical Center.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
Say Yes Buffalo Careerwise Greater Buffalo Scholar Mentoring Program The Rush Education and Career Hub (REACH) Rush in the Community Interactive Career Pathways Tool Perspectives on Building Racial Equity in STEM, Health Science and Workforce Systems MedSTEM – Youth Internship Program -
The Stamina, Agility, and Strength Needed for Racial Equity Work
To kick of Season 2 of the Building Equitable Pathways podcast, host Kyle Hartung and his guests unpack how racism is baked into our current education and workforce systems and discuss tangible examples of what it looks like to push for change. They explore ways of strengthening racial equity practices through meaningful co-creation, challenging power dynamics, and building community. This episode features Joshua Johnson, director of Jobs for the Future’s National Innovation Hub for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship and Natasha Harrison, Founder, President and CEO of Community Build Ventures.
Learn more about the resources referenced in this episode:
JFF's Program Design Framework for DEIA in Registered Apprenticeships Brave Space Building Key Skills to Move Towards Racial Equity Noticing Strengthening Curiosity Practicing Accountability Holding Space
Customer Reviews
Great learning experience
I’ve learned so much from this show that I didn’t know I didn’t know— such important conversations and on complex, heavier subjects but Kyle is able to keep the discussion upbeat. Can’t wait for season 2!
makes me feel optimistic!
Kyle is such a wonderful host. He has such a wholesome demeanor. this show really highlights the potential for improvements and features guests that are really working hard behind the scenes to make change happen. Really makes me hopeful :)
We need these conversations
Our future generations need better opportunities and there are changes we need to make at so many levels. This show is discussing the real possibilities of systems change and how we can help our youth by creating better pathways. The host, Kyle, really cares and his guests are working in the field.