The Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast showcases voices from across our network, including apprentices, employers, and partners at workforce agencies and other organizations that support apprenticeships. Join us as we explore the power of apprenticeships to build pathways to in-demand tech occupations.
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Next Episode
Economic Mobility and Prosperity Through Apprenticeship
AIR DATE: April 30, 2025
We celebrated National Apprenticeship Day 2025 with apprenticeship insights from Christina Yancey, Vice President at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Amy Beller, Apprenticeship Expert at AIR, on how these programs benefit workers and employers alike.
Past Episodes
Insights from ITEXPO 2025: From AI to Upskilling
AIR DATE: March 20, 2025
Listen to our insights from ITEXPO 2025, where our team engaged with employers from enterprise organizations to managed service providers to promote tech apprenticeships as a solution to their hiring needs. Hear key takeaways from sessions on AI, offshoring, and upskilling, along with reflections on how employers are approaching labor challenges today and in the future.
Filling the Cybersecurity Gap: Evolve Security Academy
AIR DATE: February 20, 2025
Discover how apprenticeships can help businesses fill critical vacancies in cybersecurity. In this episode, Dr. Faisal Abdullah, chief academic officer at Evolve Security Academy, shares his experiences using apprenticeships to develop and retain qualified cybersecurity staff and build long-term talent pipelines.
Apprenticeships in the Public Sector: National League of Cities
AIR DATE: January 30, 2025
Apprenticeships are not limited to the private sector. In this episode, Tashfia Hasan, a senior program specialist with the National League of Cities, describes how apprenticeships can help address workforce challenges in the public sector and build talent pathways to in-demand jobs in local government.
Partner Spotlight: CyberUp and ACI Learning
AIR DATE: January 9, 2025
Apprenticeships make it easy to onboard, develop, and retain a high-quality and diverse tech workforce. In this episode, Bailey Rinella, director of Apprenticeship & Training for CyberUp, and Chris Young, director of Strategic Partnerships for ACI Learning, share how their organizations streamline the apprenticeship process to help employers fill in-demand tech jobs in areas such as IT and cybersecurity.
Get Ready to Hire: Expert Panel
AIR DATE: December 11, 2024
Interested in launching an apprenticeship program but not sure where to start? In this episode, we chat with three of our network intermediary partners who create and manage apprenticeship programs for employers. Learn how apprenticeship intermediaries do the heavy lifting for you, making it easy for employers to hire, reskill, and upskill tech talent through apprenticeships.
Nurture the Talent: Apprentice Panel
AIR DATE: November 14, 2024
Our network includes businesses and organizations in 20 states that are ready to hire apprentices, some with remote opportunities available. In this episode, two tech apprentices share their experiences and discuss their apprenticeship journey to a successful tech career. Hear how they are gaining transferable skills and earning a salary while learning on the job.
Opt in to Apprenticeship: Employer Panel
AIR DATE: September 25, 2024
Employers across the nation are unlocking access to tech talent through apprenticeships. In this episode, Claire Ross, talent development and recruiting for Miller Electric, and Jim Snyder, cyber security manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, share their success with apprenticeships with moderators Tony Bryan, executive director of CyberUp, and Charile Cornish, co-founder of American Apprenticeships Work.