Apprenticeship 2.0
Apprenticeship 2.0 is a twice-monthly, national podcast covering the ever-changing
landscape of apprenticeship. The podcast explores the latest industry trends and uncovers
the most significant innovative strategies, success stories, and best practices in the field.
Our target audience is anyone intrigued by apprenticeships, including students, working
professionals, educators, and creative strategists in the evolving job market. Our guests
include thought leaders, industry professionals, educators, and apprentices themselves,
who share their experiences from the field and shed light on the developments shaping
the future of apprenticeships in the United States. The podcast is supported by Reach
University, a trailblazer in apprenticeship degree pathways, and is hosted by Joe Ross,...Show more
All Episodes
The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life: A Conversation with Cory McCray
<p> <span> In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Cory McCray, Maryland state Senator and author of <em>The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life</em>. Together, they discuss McCray’s book and journey, why apprenticeships remain undervalued in American society, how apprenticeship candidates can be more prepared for interviews, where McCray sees apprenticeship headed, and much more.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span> Coming Sept. 30, preorder <em>The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life</em> at <a href="https://apprenticeshipcheatcode.com/" rel="nofollow">apprenticeshipcheatcode.com</a>,</span> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/nhhvxmye" rel="nofollow"><span> tinyurl.com/nhhvxmye</span></a>, <span> or wherever you get your books.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span> Music by</span> <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/evgeny_bardyuzha-25235210/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"> <span> Evgeny Bardyuzha</span></a><span> from </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"><span>Pixabay</span></a><span>.</span></p>
How Chambers Are Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities with ACCE – Part Two
<p> <span> In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), Joe and Kiko chat with Amy Shields, Executive Director of ACCE Foundation and Vice President of Programs at ACCE; Donny Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Workforce Officer at the Chamer of Commerce of West Alabama and Executive Director of West Alabama Works; and Erik Williams, Director of Community Development at the Vail Valley Partnership in Colorado. Together, they discuss how chambers are helping smaller rural communities to implement apprenticeship; challenges these communities face in implementing work-based opportunities; strategies, initiatives, and support systems local chambers can utilize to help overcome those challenges; and much more.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span> Music by</span> <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/evgeny_bardyuzha-25235210/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"> <span> Evgeny Bardyuzha</span></a><span> from </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"><span>Pixabay</span></a><span>.</span></p>How Chambers Are Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities with ACCE – Part One
<p> <span> In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), Joe and Kiko chat with Amy Shields, Executive Director of ACCE Foundation and Vice President of Programs at ACCE; Erin Riffle, Senior Director of Apprenticeships at the Greater Cleveland Partnership; and Mike Holland, Director of Workforce Development Strategy at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Together, they discuss why chambers are invested in work-based learning opportunities, how apprenticeship is expanding in Ohio and Massachusetts, how intermediaries can support Registered Apprenticeship programs, and much more.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span> Music by</span> <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/evgeny_bardyuzha-25235210/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"> <span> Evgeny Bardyuzha</span></a><span> from </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"><span>Pixabay</span></a><span>.</span></p>Advancing Healthcare Workforce Development with H-CAP – Part Two
<p> <span> In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Joe chats with Madeline Boehm, Program Manager of Registered Apprenticeship at H-CAP; Terrie Ridgeway-Olmos, Assistant Director, Workforce Planning & Development, at SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West; Janet Cloke, Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Idaho; and Angela Baker, Business Development and Marketing Manager at the Special School District of St. Louis County’s Adult Education Department. Together, they discuss healthcare apprenticeships’ unique characteristics compared to other industries, unions’ roles in apprenticeship programs, connections between adult education and registered apprenticeships, the rural impact of healthcare training initiatives, implementation challenges, and more from their diverse perspectives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <span> Music by</span> <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/evgeny_bardyuzha-25235210/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"> <span> Evgeny Bardyuzha</span></a><span> from </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21761" rel="nofollow"><span>Pixabay</span></a><span>.</span></p>