Ela Richmond and Isaac Morehouse talk with Michelle Rhee and Michael Horn about the future of work, apprenticeships, and helping young people thrive in a changing job market.
From K–12 reform to workforce innovation, this conversation covers why the college-for-all model is cracking, how apprenticeships can solve skills gaps, and the power of exposure, doing, and networks.
Key Takeaways:- Why college-for-all is losing ground
- How employers can embrace hands-on learning
- The role of networks in career success
- Practical steps for parents guiding teens toward work readiness
Chapters:
(00:01) The Future of Work Panel
(01:00) From Schools to Startups
(02:42) Disrupting Higher Ed
(04:35) Reverse Career Path
(08:25) The Career Conversation Shift
(12:09) What Kids Really Want
(14:49) Exposure, Doing, and Networks
(19:08) The Apprenticeship Roadblock
(25:15) Sports Pipeline Playbook
(31:50) The Confidence Reps Method
(36:15) VR Training Gets Real
(47:28) Passion vs. Paycheck
(52:07) Breaking the Linear Career
(57:47) Parent Playbook Finale
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