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Paul Fain
Future of Work
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The State of Workforce Development in 2026 with Paul Fain

Paul Fain, the founder of ⁠Work Shif⁠t and author of ⁠The Job ⁠newsletter, returns to ⁠Trending in Education ⁠ for a look at the state of workforce development in 2026. He describes a challenging environment for early-career professionals where emerging technologies are driving significant shifts in hiring and job stability. While four-year degree holders often dominate the media discourse, Paul emphasizes the critical need to report on non-degree workers, particularly those in clerical and administrative roles who face high risks from automation.

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Shalin Jyotishi, Steve Jurch, and Gina Worthey
Future of Work
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Career Exploration in the Age of AI with Gina Worthey, Steve Jurch, and Shalin Jyotishi

How do we prepare Gen Z for a workforce being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence? Recorded live from the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, this episode explores the “Wild West” of the modern innovation economy and the vital role of youth apprenticeships in building future-ready career pathways.

Host Mike Palmer is joined by three experts to discuss the intersection of emerging technology, educational equity, and early career development.

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Teege Metille
Higher Education
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Navigating College Admissions in Disruptive Times with Teege Metille

In this episode of Trending in Education, we’re diving deep into the often-turbulent waters of college admissions with Teege Metille, an expert in higher education, admissions consulting, and a podcaster himself. He’s also the author of The Admissions Counselor Malaise: Addressing the Staff Morale Crisis in College Admissions. With his insights, we explore the evolving landscape of higher education, address common anxieties and misconceptions, and reveal how AI is transforming the admissions process.  

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Aneesh Sohoni
Higher Education
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Building Economic Mobility through Community Colleges with Aneesh Sohoni

Aneesh Sohoni is the CEO of One Million Degrees (OMD), a non-profit that accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the role community colleges and programs like his can play in opening pathways to opportunity for students in need.

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