In today's interview, Jenny Pool (Co-Founder) and David J. Harkin (CEO) of 8billionideas share the inspiring journey behind their mission to revolutionise education and empower students around the world by giving every student on the planet the skills and belief to change the world. 🌍 About 8billionideas: Born in the wake of the pandemic, 8billionideas was founded in 2021 to tackle one of education’s biggest challenges: preparing young people for the real world. A groundbreaking survey of over 1,000 parents revealed that more than a third of college students felt unprepared for professional life — and 8 Billion Ideas set out to change that. The Journey So Far: 2021: 8billionideas launched to bridge the gap between education and life skills. 2022: Reached over 150,000 students and introduced the Future Jobs Kit, a free, innovative resource to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. 2023: Partnered with APEX2100 to create Perform Better, a world-class performance programme empowering students to reach their full potential. 2024: Became a global educational cornerstone, supporting 350 schools and over 500,000 students through nearly 400 pieces of original content, covering five key pillars of learning. You’ll hear all about: How 8billionideas is redefining education for the 21st century; The story behind their rapid growth and global impact; Why resilience, creativity, and real-world skills are essential for future success; Insights into their partnerships, programmes, and what’s next for the education sector. Watch until the end to discover how 8billionideas is shaping the future of learning — one student at a time. "Developing core skills crucial for your students' success, such as critical thinking, creativity under pressure, effective communication and decision-making, and the confidence to pursue passion-driven careers — all by creating project-based and immersive learning environments." Connect with Our Guests and 8billionideas: https://www.8billionideas.com/ #inspiringeducation #8billionideas #SheCanMedia #WeCan __________________________________________________________________________
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