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Why STEM Can Future-Proof Private Universities Against the Enrollment Cliff – Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, President of Augustana University

The enrollment cliff is coming. If you want to future-proof your university (especially private ones!), you should invest in growing and marketing your STEM programs. These are the programs students will enroll in, since they tie to high-wage, high-demand careers.

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Developing an AI Strategy: Best Practices for Business Leaders – Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries

AI is here – how are you building a strategy to leverage these tools in your business? Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture, gives business leaders best practices for creating an AI strategy. Learn from him in this podcast episode!

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Holistic Learning: How Aug Prep is Reimagining Urban Education – Abby Andrietsch, CEO of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy

In this podcast, hear how Aug Prep has taken struggling students from a failing system and helped them achieve academic and career success.

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Overcoming the Odds: The Unique Impact of Scholarships for Community College Students – SME Education Foundation & IO Scholarships

Technical and community college often face a different set of financial challenges than university students – and scholarships can be life-changing for them. In this episode, we learn about how scholarships are changing lives for students all over the country, and we explore how students can get access to scholarships through organizations like the SME Education Foundation and IO Scholarships.

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A New Approach to Measure Student Success – Justin Wagner, Superintendent of Woodbine School District

The K-12 system in America does not serve all students equally. We need a new way to measure student success. Hear one superintendent’s story of building a new system of involved learning that moves at the speed of business. It’s no longer about seat time; it’s about real outcomes, engaged learning, student voice and choice, and incredibly positive results.

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The Digital Worker: Industrial Robots Powered by AI – Ariyan Kabir, Co-Founder & CEO of GrayMatter Robotics

AI-powered robots are today’s “digital worker.” Discover how artificial intelligence is totally changing automation, with Ariyan Kabir of GrayMatter Robotics.

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Mining 4.0: Unearthing New Applications of Engineering at this Top STEM School – Dr. Jim Rankin, President of South Dakota Mines

Mining 4.0 – where autonomous vehicles, smart sensors and IoT are revolutionizing the world of mining. Discover how SDSMT is preparing engineers of all disciplines to work in this high-tech world, and the unique applications of engineering in the world of mining.

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How Caliber’s Training Program Gives Technicians a Purposeful Career – Eddie Hightower, Senior Vice President of Caliber Collision

Caliber Collision’s Technician Apprenticeship Program gives individuals the training and mentorship they need to jumpstart a career in automotive collision repair. Hear how their model has found success in its first few years.

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9 Predictions for Technical Education in 2024 – Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast

We’re back with our annual predictions episode! Discover what 2024 will hold for technical education – the latest economic and demographic trends, the top technologies and the biggest influences that will impact tech ed this year.

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Industry-Aligned Learning: How Colleges Can Respond to Workforce Needs – Dr. Lori Suddick, President of the College of Lake County

Discover 3 strategies the College of Lake County has used to align their programs with industry’s workforce needs. President Lori Suddick joins us for a great podcast conversation.

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