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This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Bryan Caplan is currently a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Bestselling author of books including The Myth of the Rational Voter, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, and The Case Against Education.

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Penelope Trunk is currently a the world's most influential career counselor according to Inc. Magazine, and the CEO of Quistic, which creates online courses designed to help you build a career that supports the life you want.

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Chad Grills is currently the CEO of Mission.org, a veteran-owned media company and creative studio that launched in 2018. Mission.org reaches millions of the smartest people in the world with our network of original podcasts and digital media. Their podcasts were awarded "Best of 2018" by Apple. 

The HIR(ED) Show is presented by Skills Fund, the leading bootcamp student lender that's helped over 10,000 students get access to career-transforming education. Skills Fund hosted The HIR(ED) Summit in Austin, TX in November 2019. HIR(ED) was the bootcamp industry’s first-ever conference, convening the top coding schools in the country.  About This Episode Today's episode is a panel discussion called “Agile Education: Are Bootcamps Iterating Fast Enough?” The panel features: Will Sentance, CEO & Founder of Codesmith, a software engineering and machine learning residency based in Los Angeles, New York and Oxford. Will is originally from England and now lives in New York. RC Johnson, Director of Software Engineering for Indeed.com. RC has been managing software engineering teams for 10+ years. Amir Savar, Founder of Skilled Inc., a community of job-seekers vetted by world class professionals. Amir has built/scaled 3 companies as the head of recruiting. 2 of these companies exited under his tenure and the third has raised over $100MM. Joe Burgess, Entrepreneur in Residence at Flatiron School, an educational organization based in New York City that teaches software engineering, computer programming, data science, UX/UI design, and cybersecurity analytics. Joe is currently working on a new business line for Flatiron School x WeWork. Where to learn more about these Companies: Codesmith: www.codesmith.ioIndeed: www.indeed.comSkilled Inc.: www.skilledinc.comFlatiron School: flatironschool.com Where to learn more about Skills Fund and the HIR(ED) Summit: Website: https://skills.fund HIR(ED) Summit 2019: https://hiredsummit.splashthat.com/..... This episode of the HIR(ED) is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.

The CLOSE IT Show is presented by the CLOSE IT Summit, a non-profit focused on the transition to a skills based economy, which helps organizations connect to leaders across the globe. The CLOSE IT Summit takes place each October and features thought leaders from industry, workforce, and learning communities.  ..... Today's show is a talk given at CLOSE IT Summit 2019 by Jeremy Walsh, Vice President of Enterprise Learning Solutions for Wiley Education Services. Jeremy’s driving passion is helping companies position themselves with the emerging skills and agile workforce needed to be considered future-ready. His team is responsible for providing talent and training solutions that enable employers to excel in their market and leave the impact they desire. He believes, “We are fortunate to have a great culture and strong core values at Wiley. Our values are not just words on a wall, but deeply ingrained into the core of who we are as an organization.” To this end, Jeremy is driven to cultivate leaders and build world-class organizations to make positive impacts in the diverse markets they serve. As a dynamic leader, business developer, small business owner, entrepreneur, and business consultant, he has a unique perspective on the convergence that’s happening between enterprise organizations and educators. Prior to joining Wiley, Jeremy spent a decade overseeing business development initiatives for organizations such as Apollo Education Group, Kaplan Inc., and Mount Washington College. He sits on several advisory boards including the marketing advisory board for LinkedIn as well as a local leadership development organization called Leadership Broward. Jeremy earned a Bachelor of Science in business from Missouri Southern State University. He currently lives in South Florida with his wife, Giselle, and their two children, Ava and Deklan. ..... This episode of The CLOSE IT Show is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Michael Gibson is a General Partner at 1517 Fund. Michael was Vice President for Grants at the Thiel Foundation and a principal at Thiel Capital. For nearly five years working for Peter Thiel, he has contributed research to Peter’s global macro hedge fund, assisted in teaching a course at Stanford Law School on sovereignty and technological change, and helped run the Thiel Fellowship. He serves on the board of the Seasteading Institute. Before his academic apostasy, he was working towards a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford. He has written on innovation and technology for MIT’s Technology Review, the Atlantic, and Forbes.

Income Share Agreements --- Workforce Development --- Non-Profit Innovation ..... What happens when a Workforce Board thinks beyond its limited government resources to find new ways of supporting local students and workers?Today, a conversation with Peter Callstrom. Peter is the President and CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), the local Workforce Development Board for the City and County of San Diego.  SDWP funds and delivers programs that empower job seekers to meet the current and future workforce needs of employers in San Diego County. Together with community partners, the Workforce Partnership provides targeted employment services designed to help eligible adult job seekers identify, or regain, a career that will promote their success. In 2019 the Workforce Partnership began offering 9–12-month UC San Diego Extension certificate programs through the Workforce Income Share Agreement (ISA) Fund. Students receive training in Front-End Web Development and Business Intelligence, and the Workforce Partnership provides job placement, internship, mentorship and other support to help students land a job in fast-growing technology occupations. The program costs nothing upfront. Instead, students who graduate and get a job making above $40,000 will pay 6–8% of their salary for a set period of time back into the Workforce ISA Fund. The Fund re-invests the money in ISAs for new students. The Fund is supported by the James Irvine Foundation, Google.org, and Strada Education Network.  Where to learn more about the San Diego Workforce Partnership and their Partners: San Diego Workforce Partnership: https://workforce.org/Workforce ISA Fund: https://workforce.org/income-share-agreements/The James Irvine Foundation: https://www.irvine.org/Google.org: https://www.google.org/Strada Education Network: https://www.stradaeducation.org/ ..... This episode of the Skill Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.

This select episode of Academy of Thought and Industry (ATI) is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... About the Guest: Danielle Strachman is a Co-Founder and General Partner of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco investing in young founders. Danielle has worked with young entrepreneurs for about a decade. In 2010, during the founding of the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle joined to lead the design and operations. She's worked with some of the most prestigious founders like Vitalik Buterin and Ritesh Agarwal. Previous to her work with Peter Thiel, Danielle founded and directed Innovations Academy in San Diego, a K-8 charter school serving 400 students, with a focus on student-led project based learning and other alternative programs. About the Host: Michael Strong is the Founder of the Academy of Thought and Industry (ATI), a network of Montessori-inspired schools serving grades six through twelve, with campuses in San Francisco, Austin, New York, and St. Louis. Michael is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the U.S. His past projects include Montessori secondary school program design at The Judson Montessori School (San Antonio), The Emerson School (Palo Alto), and Hacienda School (Pleasanton). Michael has authored two books including The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice.

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Zak Slayback is a venture capitalist at 1517 Fund, an author at McGraw-Hill, a former startup-operator, and a coal-country expat living between the coasts on airplanes. Zak has spent his entire career thinking about finding, helping, and connecting world-class talent. Zak is also the producer of a new podcast called Founders First, which explores how founders got started, what they did before starting their startups, and how you can go from an idea to a venture-backed company. Deryk Makgill is a writer, researcher and investor. He recently began working with Bitcoin.com and is also working on projects and businesses in publishing, digital archiving, Bitcoin, and personal defense. During the time of this episode, Derek was the the Director of Marketing at Praxis. 

The UpSkill America Show is presented by Skill FM and Upskill America. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... UpSkill America is an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and allow our economy and communities to thrive. The movement promotes training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Led by a leadership team of employer organizations, UpSkill America’s mission is to recognize employers that invest in their frontline workers; promote the adoption of policies and practices used by employers to educate, train and develop frontline workers; and highlight effective local and regional workforce development partnerships and how they educate, train and develop individuals for success in the workplace. UpSkill America is an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Aspen Institute has earned a reputation for gathering diverse, nonpartisan thought leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the world's most complex problems. About This Episode A closing keynote address by Nick Pinchuk with his reflections on the fifth anniversary of UpSkill America. Today's Episode Features: Maureen Conway, Vice President for Policy Programs at the Aspen Institute and as Executive Director of the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program. Nick Pinchuk, Chairman and CEO, Snap-on, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, the Manufacturer’s Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, and Carthage College. Nick served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for Skills for America’s Future at The Aspen Institute. Jaime Fall, Director, UpSkill America, an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and to help our economy and communities thrive by promoting training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs.

The UpSkill America Show is presented by Skill FM and Upskill America. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... UpSkill America is an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and allow our economy and communities to thrive. The movement promotes training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Led by a leadership team of employer organizations, UpSkill America’s mission is to recognize employers that invest in their frontline workers; promote the adoption of policies and practices used by employers to educate, train and develop frontline workers; and highlight effective local and regional workforce development partnerships and how they educate, train and develop individuals for success in the workplace. UpSkill America is an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Aspen Institute has earned a reputation for gathering diverse, nonpartisan thought leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the world's most complex problems. About This Episode Upskilling program graduates from across the country and industries will share their personal experiences, how their program helped them, and what advice they would have for other participants and employers who are considering such programs. Yenis Blanco, Training Manager, McDonald’s, where she oversees training programs at 15 restaurants in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.  Lisa Gauthier, City Council Member, East Palo Alto, California. Lisa is also the Government Affairs Manager at Study.com, an online education company in Mountain View, where she supports the company’s community impact programs – including Working Scholars, a community-funded free college initiative. Kimberly Vaughn, IT Project Manager, IT Governance, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where she has led a variety of initiatives focused on driving innovation and ensuring application compliance. Moderated by Amanda Newman, Senior Project Manager, The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program where she is focused on advancing equitable outcomes through workforce development and related strategies.

The UpSkill America Show is presented by Skill FM and Upskill America. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... UpSkill America is an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and allow our economy and communities to thrive. The movement promotes training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Led by a leadership team of employer organizations, UpSkill America’s mission is to recognize employers that invest in their frontline workers; promote the adoption of policies and practices used by employers to educate, train and develop frontline workers; and highlight effective local and regional workforce development partnerships and how they educate, train and develop individuals for success in the workplace. UpSkill America is an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Aspen Institute has earned a reputation for gathering diverse, nonpartisan thought leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the world's most complex problems. About This Episode The panelists in this episode attempt to answer the following questions:  What can civic and education leaders do to create an ecosystem that encourages employer and education partnerships that lead to upskilling programs? How do they ensure these programs develop a skilled workforce within a community that will serve existing employers and attract new ones? Today's Episode Features: Daryl Graham, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, Strada Education Network, where he leads strategic philanthropy, putting Strada’s insights into action by investing in organizations and strategies that strengthen the pathways between postsecondary learning and employment.  Reg Javier, Deputy Executive Officer, San Bernardino County California. Reg has worked in workforce development for over 25 years, at all levels ranging from front line staff to executive leadership. Amanda Winters, Program Director, Economic Opportunity, Center for Best Practices, National Governors Association where she serves as an advisor to state leaders on postsecondary and workforce policies. Moderated by Lauren Weber, The Wall Street Journal, where her coverage has included the evolution of contracting and contingent work as labor models, legal issues in the workplace, the use of sophisticated pre-hire assessments, controversies surrounding the classification of independent contractors and employees, among many others. 

The UpSkill America Show is presented by Skill FM and Upskill America. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... UpSkill America is an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and allow our economy and communities to thrive. The movement promotes training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Led by a leadership team of employer organizations, UpSkill America’s mission is to recognize employers that invest in their frontline workers; promote the adoption of policies and practices used by employers to educate, train and develop frontline workers; and highlight effective local and regional workforce development partnerships and how they educate, train and develop individuals for success in the workplace. UpSkill America is an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Aspen Institute has earned a reputation for gathering diverse, nonpartisan thought leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the world's most complex problems. About This Episode The panelists in this episode attempt to answer the following questions: What is driving large employers to invest in new upskilling programs?What types of programs are they investing in?What is working well and what needs to get better? What advice do they have for other companies? Today's Episode Features: Eva Sage-Gavin, Senior Managing Director of Accenture’s Global Talent and Organization consulting practice. She leads the team that helps Accenture’s clients harness digital technologies and evolve their workforces to innovate, unlock new sources of value and “lead in the new.” Shweta Srivastava, Director, Skilling Future Generations at Microsoft, where she has led a variety of initiatives focused on driving skill and employability for Higher Ed individuals in 21st-century growth areas like AI, Data, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science. Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, a non-profit established to address the allied health workforce shortage in the nation, starting with California. Van previously served as Executive Vice Chancellor for the California Community Colleges.  Chris Trout, Vice President Learning and Development, The Walt Disney Company where he leads Disney’s learning and development practice. Moderated by Matthew Heimer, Senior Features Editor, at Fortune Magazine. Matt is a Co-Chair of the CEO Initiative conference, where he leads working groups on workforce development.

The UpSkill America Show is presented by Skill FM and Upskill America. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... UpSkill America is an employer-led movement to expand opportunity for America’s workers and allow our economy and communities to thrive. The movement promotes training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Led by a leadership team of employer organizations, UpSkill America’s mission is to recognize employers that invest in their frontline workers; promote the adoption of policies and practices used by employers to educate, train and develop frontline workers; and highlight effective local and regional workforce development partnerships and how they educate, train and develop individuals for success in the workplace. UpSkill America is an initiative of the Economic Opportunities Program at The Aspen Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Aspen Institute has earned a reputation for gathering diverse, nonpartisan thought leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the world's most complex problems. About This Episode The fifth anniversary of UpSkill America is here! To celebrate this anniversary, UpSkill America brought together leaders in business, researchers, policymakers, and upskilling program graduates to share what they’ve learned over the past five years, highlight innovative approaches to upskilling, discuss solutions to common challenges, and explore the future of the upskilling movement. Since the founding of Upskill America, momentum for upskilling has continued to grow, with businesses large and small across the country creating new programs and developing innovative approaches to make it easier for employees to access training and education that can help advance their careers. These new strategies for upskilling represent a sea change in businesses’ approach to education, as they see the value of advancing the skills of employees at all levels in supporting opportunity and helping their bottom lines. Today's Episode Features: Maureen Conway, Vice President for Policy Programs at the Aspen Institute and as Executive Director of the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program. Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute. Previously, Dan served for seven years as the President of Franklin & Marshall College. Eva Sage-Gavin, Senior Managing Director of Accenture’s Global Talent and Organization consulting practice. She leads the team that helps Accenture’s clients harness digital technologies and evolve their workforces to innovate, unlock new sources of value and “lead in the new.” Ellie Bertani, Senior Director and Portfolio Owner of Digital Transformation and Reskilling within Walmart US, responsible for modernizing our ways of working and preparing for the future of work. 

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Steve Patterson is a Philosopher and Author working outside of academia. He is also an award-winning video producer and the creator of The Truth About…animation series. Since he works outside of academia, and because he doesn't have classes to teach, papers to grade, or academic bureaucracy to deal with, he gets to spend a lot of time researching, writing articles, producing videos, books, and podcasts – all with the goal of creating the most accurate worldview. You can reach Steve through email, Twitter, or Facebook. He also has a Youtube channel.

Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Another great week here at Skill FM. First, we posted another great Isaac Morehouse interview with Black Boles, Founder of Unschool Adventures, and an author with a new book coming out called Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School, which has a Kickstarter until Feb 20th. Second, we posted our first episode of the HIRED show in collaboration with Skills Fund, a talk by Liz Eggleston, Co-Founder of Course Report. Thanks again to Skills Fund for helping us make this happen! Third, on Skill, I shared a conversation with Warren Shaeffer, the co-founder of Knowable, a startup taking the best elements of podcasts and audiobooks and combining them into audio courses. This is yet another example of Empowered Education, where a company is providing tools for people to achieve their personal learning goals.  And last but not least, we're excited to announce that next week, we’ll begin airing special new content...(listen to this episode to find out!) 

Learning --- Work --- Entrepreneurship ..... Is audio the next frontier for learning? Listen, and decide for yourself. Today, a conversation with Warren Shaeffer. Warren is the Co-Founder of Knowable, an e-learning startup based in Los Angeles. Knowable sprang out a desire to quickly learn about important topics, without the time required to find relevant, but rambling, podcasts, or the attention span to listen to an entire audiobook. Imagine bite-sized audio lessons, personalized to your current skill level, about topics as diverse as how to Launch a Startup, or Start a Podcast, or Buy Your First Home. Knowable launched in October, 2019 with investments from Andreessen Horowitz, Upfront Ventures, and Initialized Capital. Warren explains how Knowable works, why audio is an untapped medium for structured learning, and tells us why the necessary elements to guide listeners on a learning journey. Where to learn more about Knowable: Knowable Website  Introducing Knowable on Medium Follow Knowable on Twitter ..... This episode of the Skill Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.

The HIR(ED) Show is presented by Skills Fund, the leading bootcamp student lender that's helped over 10,000 students get access to career-transforming education. Skills Fund hosted The HIR(ED) Summit in Austin, TX in November 2019. HIR(ED) was the bootcamp industry’s first-ever conference, convening the top coding schools in the country.  About This Episode Today's episode is a talk by Liz Eggleston, the Co-Founder of Course Report. Course Report is the most-visited resource for students researching coding bootcamps online. At Course Report, she defines and executes their product and content strategies and conducts leading research about the bootcamp industry. Prior to Course Report, Liz held multiple roles at Living Social, an online marketplace that allows its registered users to buy and share things to do in their city. In addition to Course Report, she is a breakfast taco connoisseur, and bootcamp advocate. Course Report was founded in 2013 by Liz and Adam Lovallo. While at LivingSocial, Liz and Adam saw the Hungry Academy come to fruition and were inspired by the program’s success in transforming bright employees into entry-level developers in six months. As the bootcamp model gained steam, so too did the need for a third-party resource for their students. Course Report launched in December 2013 and is fortunate to be advised by Jay Weintraub, Aaron Batalion, and Tim O'Shaughnessy. Where to learn more about the Course Report: Twitter - @coursereport  Course Report - https://www.coursereport.com Where to learn more about Skills Fund and the HIR(ED) Summit: Website: https://skills.fund HIR(ED) Summit 2019: https://hiredsummit.splashthat.com/..... This episode of the HIR(ED) is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.

This select episode of The Isaac Morehouse Podcast is presented by Skill FM. Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation. ..... Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Crash, the career launch platform. He previously founded and currently serves as an advisor to Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program. Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures and the author of The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School. He hosts the Off-Trail Learning podcast and has delivered over 75 presentations for education conferences, alternative schools, and parent groups. Blake and his work have appeared on The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC Travel, Psychology Today, Fox Business, TEDx, The Huffington Post, USA Today, NPR affiliate radio, and the blogs of Wired and The Wall Street Journal. Blake is currently running a Kickstarter to fund his next book: Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? You can support his Kickstarter until February 20th, 2020 where you can pre-order his new book and save.

Another great week here at Skill FM.  First, we posted our second episode of the Isaac Morehouse podcast, an interview with his 10 year old son about his unschooling experiences. As one of our listeners on Facebook put it: "Pure Gold!" Second, we posted the first episode of our exciting collaboration with the CLOSE IT Summit, one of the premier workforce conferences in the U.S. that takes place every fall. The first episode featured a talk by Steve Cadigan, one of the early employees at LinkedIn, about global trends in hiring and their implications.  Third, we shared an interview with Lambda School Chief of Staff, Trevor McKendrick, who shed some light on the inner workings of Lambda, one of the most well-known and fastest growing code academies in Silicon Valley.  Finally, on the Skill podcast, we shared a conversation with Alec Resnick, the co-founder of Powderhouse Studios in Somerville, Massachusetts. Powderhouse was nearly the first self-directed, public, in-district high school in the country. Over the course of more than five years, the Powderhouse team (with support from a wide variety of community organizations, foundations, experts, and policymakers) worked closely with Somerville Public Schools to develop a detailed, practical, and piloted plan to open a new high school…which was thwarted at the last minute by Somerville’s Superintendent and School Committee. And last but not least, we're excited to announce that next week, we’ll begin airing episodes of...(listen to this episode to find out!)  ..... Become a member of Skill.FM today, to join a network of people interested in putting today's innovations in work and education into practice. Members support the creation of new content and help shape the future of the podstation.