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In this episode of the “New Skills Marketplace” podcast, Andy Smarick (AEI) and John Bailey (AEI) sit down with Diane Jones from the Urban Institute to discuss the role of community colleges and apprenticeship programs in closing the skills gap.
Diane first breaks down the world of apprenticeships: what they are [7:20], the sectors they serve [9:54], the differences between registered and unregistered apprenticeships [13:33], how apprenticeships in the United States compare to those in other countries [20:18], and how they are regulated [28:08]. Diane then shifts to a conversation about the role of community colleges and how they have changed in response to new challenges [33:29]. Next, Diane details state efforts to solve the skills gap issue [43:00]. Finally, Andy and John reflect on their conversation with Diane [46:30].
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Published in: Education