The Future of Work
A Podcast with Ka'ala Souza
What does education, government, and business need to do to stay up-to-date and become resilient in the face of rapid changes and adjustments? Ka'ala Souza brings a unique perspective that nobody else is talking about, interviewing high-level leaders from Microsoft, Adobe, government officials, private business owners, and more.
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The Future of Work: Digital Skills and Education in Hawaii
Guest: Allyson Knox, Senior Director of Education Policy at Microsoft
Join us for a live streaming discussion with Allyson Knox, Senior Director of Education Policy at Microsoft, as we look at the future of work around the world and what it means for us here in Hawaii. We'll be looking at the digital skills required to be successful in today's marketplace spotlighting Microsoft's Global Skills Initiative. We will also be talking about computer science education and how the pandemic has disrupted traditional models of education in schools and the workforce.
Past Episodes
The Future of Healthcare: Challenges of Telehealth in Hawaiiʻs Rural Community with Dr. Kelley Withy
Dr. Kelley Withy
Join us as we talk about the future of work in healthcare, the digital skills needed, and the challenge of telehealth for rural communities.
Future of Work with Jason Bradshaw, ILWU
Jason Bradshaw, Legislative/Government Affairs Representative for ILWU Local 142
On this livestream talk story, we'll be meeting with Jason Bradshaw and getting a big picture overview on the direction he is anticipating Hawaii's economy and workforce to be heading. His current role as Legislative/Government affairs representative and his past experiences gives him unique insights into both state and national contexts relating to the future of work here in Hawaii. Jason is the current Legislative/Government Affairs Representative for the ILWU Local 142 which represents workers in tourism, longshore, agriculture and general trades. In his role, Jason advocates for working families and economic justice. Before the ILWU Local 142, Jason was the Political Director for the Hawaii State AFL-CIO and worked for Senator Inouye in Washington, D.C. when Senator Inouye was the Chair of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Jason was born and raised in Hawaii and is a proud graduate of Hawaii's public schools, graduating from Kalaheo High School. He went on to get his degree in Political Science at Northern Arizona University.
Future of Work: Looking at Carpentry with April Acquavella
April Acquavella, Training Coordinator for the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund
We're speaking with April on the future of carpentry in Hawaii, i.e. what the training looks like now and what it will be in the future, what kind of skills are required, and what impact, if any, will the digital revolution have on construction in our state.
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