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Career education is a vital pipeline to high demand jobs in the workforce. Students from all walks of life benefit from the opportunity to pursue their career education goals and find new employment opportunities. Join Dr. Jason Altmire, President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), as he discusses the issues and innovations affecting postsecondary career education. Twice monthly, he and his guests discuss politics, business, and current events impacting education and public policy.

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Career education is a vital pipeline to high demand jobs in the workforce. Students from all walks of life benefit from the opportunity to pursue their career education goals and find new employment opportunities. Join Dr. Jason Altmire, President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), as he discusses the issues and innovations affecting postsecondary career education. Twice monthly, he and his guests discuss politics, business, and current events impacting education and public policy.

    The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education Leadership

    The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education Leadership

    Explore the shifting roles of educational leaders with host Jason Altmire as he speaks to Melanie Ho, award-winning author and founder of the business consulting firm Strategic Imagination. Melanie explores the challenges facing leaders in today's uncertain environment and offers practical strategies for fostering collaboration, addressing cultural biases, and building trust within organizations. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to navigate change and inspire meaningful transformation in their organizations.

    Melanie also talks about her partnership with the Chronicle of Higher Education on a project addressing women in leadership, touching on systemic issues impacting women's advancement in higher education and beyond. The conversation explores the importance of reputation management for organizations and how leaders can navigate challenges in today's data-driven educational landscape. 

    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 21 min
    Strategies for Scaling Apprenticeships Across America

    Strategies for Scaling Apprenticeships Across America

    Join host Jason Altmire as he delves into the transformative potential of apprenticeships in bridging the skills gap and reshaping the workforce landscape. In this episode, Altmire speaks with Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author of "Apprentice Nation." Craig, a leading expert on apprenticeships, highlights the need for alternative pathways to economic opportunity.

    Craig delves into why the United States lags behind other countries in apprenticeship adoption and outlines a roadmap for scaling apprenticeships across diverse sectors. He emphasizes the importance of intermediaries in facilitating apprenticeship programs and the necessity of government support to incentivize employer participation. Moreover, Craig discusses Achieve Partners' innovative approach to workforce development through its Workforce Fund.

    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 23 min
    Navigating Distractions and Polarization in the Digital Age

    Navigating Distractions and Polarization in the Digital Age

    Author Dr. Nate Klemp shares insights on the challenges posed by modern distractions and polarization with host Jason Altmire. In his book, "Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World," Dr. Klemp offers strategies for cultivating a more open and mindful approach to life. He also explores the impact of technology on our attention and mental well-being and outlines practical tools from his "Open Toolkit" to counteract the pull of digital overload. 
    Nate tells Jason how modern life is causing people to “close” themselves off from discomfort, challenging emotions, or scary thoughts. Nate details the science behind what happens in a closed mind and stresses the importance of more intentional habits and strategies when consuming technology and information generally. 

    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 23 min
    Confronting the Nursing Crisis in America

    Confronting the Nursing Crisis in America

    The United States will have an estimated shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 nurses next year. On top of that, more than 600,000 registered nurses plan to leave the workforce by 2027. Host Jason Altmire speaks with Patty Knecht, VP and Chief Nursing Officer for Ascend Learning, to learn more about the reasons for this drastic shortage and how to address this multifaceted problem.

    Patty explores strategies to address the shortage, including innovative educational approaches, support for nursing faculty, and the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce. She also examines the role of government initiatives and the need for collaboration among stakeholders to find sustainable solutions.

    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 24 min
    Famous short seller Fahmi Quadir sets her sights to for-profit higher education

    Famous short seller Fahmi Quadir sets her sights to for-profit higher education

    Nicknamed “The Assassin” for her ability to bring down an entire company with her words, short seller Fahmi Quadir is renowned across the global financial markets. Driven by her trademark ruthlessness and meticulous research, she seeks to uncover wrongdoing by large companies she believes have engaged in criminality, fraud, and predatory business practices. The founder of Safkhet Capital, Fahmi has taken down giants across the financial world and has been profiled in multiple documentaries. Now, she’s turning her attention to the for-profit education sector, which is the focus of this interview with CECU’s Jason Altmire.
    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 26 min
    The Power of Stackable Credentials

    The Power of Stackable Credentials

    Stackable credentials can broaden access to both postsecondary education and professional training, but what exactly are they, and why are they important? Host Jason Altmire talks to Lindsay Daugherty, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, about the value of stackable credentials. 

    They discuss which fields offer the greatest opportunities for increased earnings through stackable credentials. Lindsay discusses steps states like Ohio and Colorado are taking to support colleges in developing these credential pipelines. Colleges play a crucial role in facilitating stackable credentials, and Lindsay explains key actions they can undertake to support the process.

    To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

    • 21 min

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