SUMMARY
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In this episode, I speak with Ryan Craig, who brings a wealth of knowledge from the intersection of education and workforce development. Together, we tackle the pressing issue of America's skilled labor gap, dissecting how apprenticeships serve as a robust answer to our education and economic concerns.

Ryan doesn't hold back in sharing the raw stats on college outcomes and the transformative power of earn-and-learn models. His insights offer a refreshing perspective on building a workforce that is not just skilled, but also equitable and economically sound.

Our conversation is a deep dive into the mechanics of apprenticeships and why they're the hidden heroes of career development. We're not just talking theory here; Ryan provides a practical guide for anyone curious about how to get involved with apprenticeships, whether you're a learner eager to jumpstart your career or an employer looking to invest in future talent.

This chat is an honest look at the work ahead of us, highlighting the successes of apprenticeship programs abroad and the potential they hold for the U.S. labor market. If you've ever wondered about the alternatives to traditional college paths or how to foster economic growth in tangible ways, this is the episode you won't want to miss.

TAKEAWAYS
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00:00 Revolutionizing Education and Workforce Skills

11:06 The Power of Apprenticeships

19:14 Expanding Apprenticeships Beyond Building Trades

25:27 Importance of Funding for Apprenticeships

QUOTES
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"An apprenticeship is a job, first and foremost, that doesn't require you to have the specific skills or experience that you're going to need in the job because that's the point of the apprenticeship. You're gaining the skills and experience as you go."

"The odds are kind of against you. Now you can increase those odds by attending a selective or very selective college or university, which is hard to do. You can increase those odds if you're wealthy and you're not taking on debt, obviously, which will then expand the choices you can make post-graduation."

"What automation has done to cybersecurity, I'm afraid generative AI is about to do to all the jobs across the economy... But that higher value work you won't be able to do without some relevant experience, and so we're going to see this experience gap that we're already seeing turn into a chasm."

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GUEST RESOURCES
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-craig-b4617a80/
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/ryancraigap

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