How might we build pathways for economic mobility? | Kerry McKittrick

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark dives into the intersection of education and workforce innovation with Kerry McKittrick, Co-Director of Harvard's Project on Workforce. Together, they explore the evolving job market in the AI era, discussing challenges like the "AI job apocalypse" and the importance of creating agile pathways to economic mobility. Kerry highlights the critical role of work-based learning, industry partnerships, and personalized career navigation to prepare learners for a complex and dynamic workforce. Tune in to hear about the future of work, education's response, and how regional and adaptive pathways can create equitable opportunities for all.

• (00:00) Introduction: AI's Impact on Jobs
• (02:27) Pathways to Economic Mobility
• (04:12) Current Job Market Challenges
• (09:05) Education's Response to Workforce Changes
• (14:21) Governors' Role in Workforce Development
• (24:58) Conclusion and Future Work

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• Kerry McKittrick | LinkedIn
• Bloomberg Philanthropies CTE Initiative
• Harvard Project on Workforce